As this is the first time I have had the floor, it may be well for me now to confess, that I am in the habit of freely imputing errors to my fellow-men. Gerrit Smith confesserrorfellow Change image and share on social
I believe that government is for the use of the people, and not the people for the use of the government. Gerrit Smith governmentpeople Change image and share on social
I do not object to the construction of rail roads and canals. Gerrit Smith canalconstructionobject Change image and share on social
I welcomed the organization of the Anti-slavery Society. Gerrit Smith antiorganizationslavery Change image and share on social
But as well may you, when urging a man up-hill with a heavy load upon his back, and with your lash also upon his back, tell him, that be has nothing to do either with the load or the lash. Gerrit Smith backheavyhill Change image and share on social
I am a plain man, and I care and know comparatively little about rhetoric. Gerrit Smith carecomparativelyman Change image and share on social
It, sometimes, suits the slaveholders to claim, that their slavery is an exclusively State concern; and that the North has, therefore, nothing to do with it. Gerrit Smith claimconcernexclusively Change image and share on social
It is not to be disguised, that a war has broken out between the North and the South. - Political and commercial men are industriously striving to restore peace: but the peace, which they would effect, is superficial, false, and temporary. Gerrit Smith breakcommercialdisguise share on social
There is room in our ranks for the old and decrepit, as well as the young and vigorous. Gerrit Smith decrepitrankroom Change image and share on social
But, although America cannot be justly charged with violating the rights of Turkey, Turkey nevertheless can be justly charged with violating the rights of America. Gerrit Smith americachargejustly Change image and share on social
