John Brown

"I cannot now better serve that cause which I have endeavored to serve all my life."

"To the last moment of my life, I shall maintain the attitude of a freeman."

"I will continue steadfast in my belief that slavery is a crime against humanity."

"The path of duty may be steep and thorny, but it leads to glory."

"I know that nothing I do in this life will be lost."

"The light of God's truth will dispel all darkness."

"I have lived to see the day when human bondage is recognized as the greatest evil."

"Violence may be necessary, but it is never the first resort of the righteous."

"Each individual has a responsibility to oppose injustice in their lifetime."

"I believe in the sacredness of human liberty above all earthly concerns."

"The conscience must speak louder than the law of man."

"To live without conviction is to live without purpose."

"I have always acted according to the dictates of my conscience."

"The abolitionist cause is the cause of humanity itself."

"No power on earth can silence the voice of truth."

"I go to my fate with a serene mind and unshakeable faith."

"The seeds of freedom, once planted, will grow in the hearts of men."

"History will judge whether my actions were just or unjust."

"I am resolved to devote all my remaining days to this noble cause."

"The blood shed for freedom is never wasted."

"Let no man glory in his wealth while his brother languishes in chains."

"I have learned that true strength lies in unwavering principle."

"The Lord is my shield and my righteousness."

"I stand before you as a man who has nothing to hide and nothing to regret."

"The moral arc of the universe bends toward justice."

"My conviction has only grown stronger with time and trial."

"The greatest legacy I can leave is the cause for which I stand."

"Every act of resistance against oppression brings us closer to freedom."

"I do not fear what men can do to my body, for my spirit is free."

"The price of justice is eternal vigilance and unwavering commitment."