But I love honesty, and, therefore; do I make great account of facts. Gerrit Smith accountfactgreat Change image and share on social
When a good man lends himself to the advocacy of slavery, he must, at least for a time, feel himself to be any where but at home, amongst his new thoughts, doctrines, and modes of reasoning. Gerrit Smith advocacydoctrinefeel 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
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. Gerrit Smith belligerentclaimconcern Change image and share on social
I prefer, in a word, the republican system, because it comes up more nearly to God's system. Gerrit Smith godpreferrepublican Change image and share on social
We must continue to judge of slavery by what it is, and not by what you tell us it will, or may be. Gerrit Smith continuejudgeslavery Change image and share on social
The poor North has much to do with slavery. It staggers under its load and smarts under its lash. Gerrit Smith lashloadnorth 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
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