I am not unaware how unpopular on this floor are the sentiments I am about to advocate.
“I am not unaware how unpopular on this floor are the sentiments I am about to advocate.” Benjamin F. Wade
Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere.
“Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere.” Benjamin F. Wade
The humiliation of the North is complete and overwhelming.
“The humiliation of the North is complete and overwhelming.” Benjamin F. Wade
I am amazed at the facility with which some men follow in the wake of slavery.
“I am amazed at the facility with which some men follow in the wake of slavery.” Benjamin F. Wade
I may fall here in the Senate chamber, but I will. never make any compromise with any such men.
“I may fall here in the Senate chamber, but I will. never make any compromise with any such men.” Benjamin F. Wade
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.
“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 … Read More
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.
“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 … Read More
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.
“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 … Read More
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.
“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 … Read More
As a Senator I am opposed to duelling. As Ben. Wade, I recognize the code.
“As a Senator I am opposed to duelling. As Ben. Wade, I recognize the code.” Benjamin F. Wade