There is one class of men, whom it especially behoves to be tenacious of the right of free discussion. I mean the poor.

We must continue to judge of slavery by what it is, and not by what you tell us it will, or may be.

When a good man lends himself to the advocacy of slavery, he must, at least for a time, feel himself to be any where but at home, amongst his new thoughts, doctrines, and modes of reasoning.

But as well may you, when urging a man up-hill with a heavy load upon his back, and with your lash also upon his back, tell him, that be has nothing to do either with the load or the lash.

Truth and mercy require the exertion - never the suppression, of man's noble rights and powers.

But I love honesty, and, therefore; do I make great account of facts.

I do not object to the construction of rail roads and canals.

True liberty acknowledges and defends the equal rights of all men, and all nations.

God cannot approve of a system of servitude, in which the master is guilty of assuming absolute power - of assuming God's place and relation towards his fellow-men.

To no human charter am I indebted for my rights.

I welcomed the organization of the Anti-slavery Society.

You are likely the greatest obstacle to achieving your own dreams.

Building robot versions of people is very expensive.

Improv is like writing. It's actually a different discipline to acting. It helps acting greatly, but it's completely different. It's the same side of your brain when you write as when you improv.

Imperfections create character.

I did not know it was possible to be so miserable and live but I am told that this is a common experience.

the best contacts are when one knows the obstacles and still wants to preserve a relation.

Like many a modern parent, I had no clear notion of how to help my most troubled child.

I grew to see my affliction as my gift. When I sang, I soared. I could soar higher than all those hurts aimed at my heart. All I needed was the courage to be me.

I am ready to meet God face to face tonight and look into those eyes of infinite holiness, for all my sins are covered by the atoning blood.

Words can break someone into a million pieces, but they can also put them back together