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
Men ever follow willingly a daring leader: most willingly of all, in great emergencies. Robert Dale Owen dareemergencyfollow 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
They feel assured, as to yourself, that if the option remain with you, it is but a question of time and of form when and how a proclamation of emancipation will be issued. Robert Dale Owen assureemancipationfeel 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
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
In days when the public safety is imminently threatened, and the fate of a nation may hang upon a single act, we owe frank speech, above all other men, to him who is highest in authority. I shall speak to you as man to man. Robert Dale Owen actauthorityday share on social
How few, since the foundation of the world, have found themselves in a position environed with public perils so numerous, oppressed with responsibilities so high and solemn, as yourself! Robert Dale Owen environfindfoundation 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
