Political Quotes

As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.

It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.

Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.

Their existence is a disgrace to civilization; for it implies the common consent of nations to the Arbitrament of War, as regulated by these laws.