Gamaliel Bailey Quotes

United States, Journalist
December 3, 1807 – June, 5, 1859.

Gamaliel Bailey (December 3, 1807 – June 5, 1859) was an American journalist, editor and publisher, working primarily in Cincinnati, and Washington, D.C. An abolitionist, he supported journalism that promoted the cause, persisting despite violent mob attacks on his offices in both cities during the 1840s.

Also known as Editor

The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.

Gamaliel Bailey
- First
- Worst
- Cheat
That a majority of the Abolitionists in this place would patronize a free labor store, in preference to others, I do not doubt; but we do not muster money in Cincinnati.

Gamaliel Bailey
- Money
- Free
- Doubt

Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use.

Gamaliel Bailey
- Men
- Respect
- Value
There is a large body of abolitionists in Clinton and Clark Counties in this state, and in Wayne County Indiana, that would undoubtedly support such a store, but whether their support would be sufficient, I am unable to say.

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- Support
- Sufficient
- Store
The best enjoyment is half disappointment to what we intend or would have in this world.

Gamaliel Bailey
In relation to the subject of your letter of the 3rd inst., I have thought not a little; but I really am not prepared to counsel in the matter.

Gamaliel Bailey
- Relation
- Subject
- Letter
Amid life's quests, there seems but worthy one: to do men good.

Gamaliel Bailey
- Worthy
- Life's
- Quests