The priests of Persia declare the sentiment to have come by tradition from Mahomet himself, “that the worst of men is the seller of men.” Not only all civilized nations, but the half civilized, the semi-barbarous, are acting under the guidance of the clearer light and the higher motives of our day.
Mann cites a Persian tradition condemning the slave trade, emphasizing a universal moral stance against slavery.
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The liberty of voting includes all other liberties.
A southern slave stands higher, politically, than a northern laborer, if the latter must vote as his employer dictates.
My instincts, reason, judgment, conscience, may all mislead; but from the first time, now years ago, when I heard this subject broached, my instincts, reason, judgment, conscience, have all been in its favor.
Men of Massachusetts! moral and religious men! lovers of freedom and of your country, were you prepared for this?
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