Thomas Garrett

"I should have done violence to my convictions of duty, had I not made use of all the lawful means in my power to liberate those people, and assist them to become men and women, rather than leave them …"

"I rejoice that I have lived to see this day, when the colored people of this favored land, by law, have equal privileges with the most favored. And I have faith to believe that ere long equal justice …"

"Friend, I haven't a dollar in the world; but if thee knows a fugitive who needs a breakfast send him to me."