Actuated by the noblest motives were both sides in the main, yet, both sides displayed in the maintenance of their respective positions an amount of weak human nature, which proves that perfection is not attainable even by the most disinterested of men.

Harsh and abusive language good men uttered against good men.

Distrust, suspicion, anger, and alienation took possession of the thoughts of the grandest souls.

Saints and heroes beseemed themselves like very ordinary folk, who, when they come to differences, come directly afterward to high words and thumping blows.
The love of David and Jonathan which once united Garrison and Phelps, has died.

Garrison and Stanton meet and only exchange civilities.