They who desire me to be dumb on the subject of Slavery, unless I will open my mouth in its defence, ask me to give the lie to my professions, to degrade my manhood, and to stain my soul.
Garrison rejects the idea of remaining silent about slavery unless he defends it, asserting his integrity.
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I will not be a liar, a poltroon, or a hypocrite, to accommodate any party, to gratify any sect, to escape any odium or peril, to save any interest, to preserve any institution, or to promote any object.
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.
A million of slaves were ready to rise and strike for freedom at the first tap of the drum.
By the Declaration of Independence, he is pronounced a man-stealer.