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Gerrit Smith Quotes - Page 2

The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected.

The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected.

Gerrit Smith
Respect, Rights, Hands
Gerrit Smith (1856). “Speeches of Gerrit Smith in Congress”, p.18

It is not to be disguised, that a war has broken out between the North and the South. - Political and commercial men are industriously striving to restore peace: but the peace, which they would effect, is superficial, false, and temporary.

Gerrit Smith
Peace, War, Men

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.

Gerrit Smith
Men, May, Hills
Gerrit Smith (1856). “Speeches of Gerrit Smith in Congress”, p.22

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