Let the poor man count as his enemy, and his worst enemy, every invader of the right of free discussion. Gerrit Smith free invader discussion Change image and share on social
There is room in our ranks for the old and decrepit, as well as the young and vigorous. Gerrit Smith young room decrepit 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 charge america turkey Change image and share on social
I am a plain man, and I care and know comparatively little about rhetoric. Gerrit Smith care plain man Change image and share on social
But I love honesty, and, therefore; do I make great account of facts. Gerrit Smith honesty account make 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 good mode doctrine Change image and share on social
Let us tell our legislators in advance, that this is a right, restraints on which, we will not, cannot bear; and that every attempt to restrain it is a palpable wrong on God and man. Gerrit Smith man wrong legislator 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 continue slavery judge Change image and share on social
Our political and constitutional rights, so called, are but the natural and inherent rights of man, asserted, carried out, and secured by modes of human contrivance. Gerrit Smith carry secure mode Change image and share on social
I welcomed the organization of the Anti-slavery Society. Gerrit Smith society welcome organization Change image and share on social