After voluntary exertions on the part of our people to which the history of the world furnishes no parallel, is the old root of bitterness still to remain in the ground, to sprout and bear fruit in the future as it has borne fruit in the past?
It is within your power at this very moment not only to consumate an act of enlightened statesmanship, but, as the instrument of the Almighty, to res… - Robert Dale Owen
It is within your power at this very moment not only to consumate an act of enlightened statesmanship, but, as the instrument of the Almighty, to res…
- Robert Dale Owen
We can constitutionally extirpate slavery at this time. - Robert Dale Owen
We can constitutionally extirpate slavery at this time.
And I hereby distinctly and emphatically declare that I consider myself, and earnestly desire to be considered by others, as utterly divested, now an… - Robert Dale Owen
And I hereby distinctly and emphatically declare that I consider myself, and earnestly desire to be considered by others, as utterly divested, now an…
The people are forbidden to give aid and comfort to rebels. What of a government that has the power to cut off from aid and comfort all the rebels of… - Robert Dale Owen
The people are forbidden to give aid and comfort to rebels. What of a government that has the power to cut off from aid and comfort all the rebels of…
Men ever follow willingly a daring leader: most willingly of all, in great emergencies. - Robert Dale Owen
Men ever follow willingly a daring leader: most willingly of all, in great emergencies.
There is a measure needing courage to adopt and enforce it, which I believe to be of virtue sufficient to redeem the nation in this its darkest hour:… - Robert Dale Owen
There is a measure needing courage to adopt and enforce it, which I believe to be of virtue sufficient to redeem the nation in this its darkest hour:…
Wisdom, prudence, forethought, these are essential. But not second to these that noble courage which adventures the right, and leaves the consequence… - Robert Dale Owen
Wisdom, prudence, forethought, these are essential. But not second to these that noble courage which adventures the right, and leaves the consequence…
Property that endangers the safety of a nation should not be suffered to remain in the hands of its citizens. - Robert Dale Owen
Property that endangers the safety of a nation should not be suffered to remain in the hands of its citizens.
It is idle to await unanimity. - Robert Dale Owen
It is idle to await unanimity.
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