Gerrit Smith

The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected.

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These are some quotes by American author Gerrit Smith Politician, who lived between March 6, 1797 and December 28, 1874.

Quotes by Gerrit Smith

My rights all spring front an infinitely nobler source - from favor and grace of God.

Gerrit Smith

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I trust, that your readers will not construe my words to mean, that I would not have gone to a 3 o'clock in the morning session, for the sake of defeating the Nebraska bill.

Gerrit Smith

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Truth and mercy require the exertion - never the suppression, of man's noble rights and powers.

Gerrit Smith

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