That settled Abraham Lincoln with me. I was thoroughly satisfied that no such man ought to be President; but I could not yet conceive it possible that such a monster would be the choice of a majority of the people for President. John Sergeant Wise abrahamchoiceconceive share on social
Even if my mother had no qualms of conscience concerning ownership of negroes, her sense of duty carried her far beyond the mere supplying of their physical needs, or requiring that they render faithful service. John Sergeant Wise carryconscienceduty share on social
The autumn of 1850 brought an event freighted with deep significance to me. My mother died. John Sergeant Wise autumnbringdeep Change image and share on social
My mother was a Northern woman, daughter of Hon. John Sergeant, a distinguished lawyer, and for many years representative in Congress from Philadelphia. John Sergeant Wise congressdaughterdistinguish Change image and share on social
Virginians were no more angels or philanthropists than people to the north or to the south of them. They were moved by their affections, their interest, and their resentments, just as humanity is moved today. John Sergeant Wise affectionangelhumanity share on social
The attack of John Brown upon Harper's Ferry came upon Virginia like a clap of thunder out of a clear sky. John Sergeant Wise attackbrownclap Change image and share on social
When I first concluded to print the book, I made an honest effort to construct it in the third person. John Sergeant Wise bookconcludeconstruct Change image and share on social
I was a tried seaman when, for the first time, I set foot upon the soil of my country, and took up my residence where my people had lived for over two hundred years. John Sergeant Wise countryfoothundred Change image and share on social
Father had notions about manhood suffrage, public schools, the education and the elevation of the masses, and the gradual emancipation of the slaves, that did not suit the uncompromising views of people in places like Richmond. John Sergeant Wise educationelevationemancipation share on social
Of private differences personal to himself, my brother had none. John Sergeant Wise brotherdifferencepersonal Change image and share on social
