In the due exercise of your official power, in strictest accordance with law and the Constitution, you can deprive the enemy of that which, above all else, has given, and still gives him, aid and comfort. Robert Dale Owen accordanceaidcomfort share on social
There is a measure needing courage to adopt and enforce it, which I believe to be of virtue sufficient to redeem the nation in this its darkest hour: one only; I know of no other to which we may rationally trust for relief from impending dangers without and within. Robert Dale Owen adoptcouragedanger share on social
Of the unjust rights which in virtue of this ceremony an iniquitous law gives me over the person and property of another, I cannot legally, but I can morally, divest myself. Robert Dale Owen ceremonydivestiniquitous Change image and share on social
Property that endangers the safety of a nation should not be suffered to remain in the hands of its citizens. Robert Dale Owen citizenendangerhand Change image and share on social
Boldness and decision command, often even in evil, the respect and concurrence of mankind. Robert Dale Owen boldnesscommandconcurrence Change image and share on social
It has always been a great wrong that these men and their families should be held in bondage. Robert Dale Owen bondagefamilygreat Change image and share on social
We can constitutionally extirpate slavery at this time. Robert Dale Owen constitutionallyextirpateslavery Change image and share on social
Can you look forward to the future of our country and imagine any state of things in which, with slavery still existing, we should be assured of permanent peace? I cannot. Robert Dale Owen assurecountryexist Change image and share on social
It is within your power at this very moment not only to consumate an act of enlightened statesmanship, but, as the instrument of the Almighty, to restore to freedom a race of men. Robert Dale Owen actalmightyconsumate Change image and share on social
Men acquiesce in a thousand things, once righteously and boldly done, to which, if proposed to them in advance, they might find endless objections. Robert Dale Owen acquiesceadvanceboldly Change image and share on social
