Benjamin F. Wade quotes

I am not unconscious of the persuasive power exerted by these considerations to drag men along in the current; but I am not at liberty to travel that road. (Benjamin F. Wade)
I have always believed, heretofore, in the doctrines of the Declaration of Independence, that all men are born free and equal; but of late it appears that some men are born slaves, and I regret that they are not black, so all the world might know them. View quote
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As a Senator I am opposed to duelling. As Ben. Wade, I recognize the code. View quote
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I may fall here in the Senate chamber, but I will. never make any compromise with any such men. View quote
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Sometimes it leads me even to hesitate whether I am strictly correct in my idea that all men are born to equal rights, for their conduct seems to me to contravene the doctrine. View quote
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I know how easy it is for some minds to glide along with the current of popular opinion, where influence, respectability, and all those motives which tend to seduce the human heart are brought to bear. View quote
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The humiliation of the North is complete and overwhelming. View quote
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I am amazed at the facility with which some men follow in the wake of slavery. View quote
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I am not unaware how unpopular on this floor are the sentiments I am about to advocate. View quote
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Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere. View quote
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But, sir, I shall take the path of duty and shall not swerve from it. (Benjamin F. Wade)
To morrow, I believe, is to be an eclipse of the sun, and I think it perfectly meet and proper that the sun in the heavens, and the glory of the Republic should both go into obscurity and darkness together. View quote
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