William Lloyd Garrison: “By no precedent, no example, no law, no compact, no purchase, no bequest, no inheritance, no combination of…”

No insult or outrage, no deed of impiety or blood, on the part of the South, can startle us into resistance, or inspire us with self-respect.

While the present Union exists, I pronounce it hopeless to expect any repose, or that any barrier can be effectually raised against the extension of Slavery.

I will not try to make as good a bargain for the Lord as the Devil will let me, and plead the necessity of a compromise, and regret that I cannot do any better, and be thankful that I can do so much.

There is no North." A sordid, truckling, cowardly, compromising spirit, is everywhere seen.