Boldness and decision command, often even in evil, the respect and concurrence of mankind. Robert Dale Owen boldnesscommandconcurrence Change image and share on social
The dangers which threaten us are twofold: First, from the Confederate forces, composed of men whose earnest convictions and reckless bravery it is idle to deny. Robert Dale Owen braverycomposeconfederate Change image and 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
Men ever follow willingly a daring leader: most willingly of all, in great emergencies. Robert Dale Owen dareemergencyfollow Change image and share on social
Property in man, always morally unjust, has become nationally dangerous. Robert Dale Owen dangerousmanmorally 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
Fulfill - you can far more than fulfill - the brightest anticipations of those who, in the name of human freedom, and in the face of threats that have ripened into terrible realities since, fought that battle which placed you where you now stand. Robert Dale Owen anticipationbattlebright 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
If, amid the multitude of contending counsel, you have hesitated and doubted; if, when a great measure suggested itself, you have shrunk from the vast responsibility, afraid to go forward lest you should go wrong, what wonder? Robert Dale Owen afraidamidcontend share on social
