I am glad that I am not oppressed with the responsibility of ownership.

Those who assume it should be encouraged by us to treat their charge as a trust committed to them for a season.

I do not argue, much less plead, for the continuance of this system; it may be abolished very soon, but that is with Providence.

I have acquired no feelings toward the institution which would not lead me to rejoice in emancipation the moment that it would be for the good of the colored people.
You are looking for my letter to furnish you with details of horrors in slavery.

Wherever poor human nature is, there you will find imperfection and sin; and of course power over others is always liable to great abuses.