Author: Benjamin F. Wade

Quotes

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 conduct seems to me to contravene the doctrine.

- 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

Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere.

Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere.

- Benjamin F. Wade

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 to travel that road.

- Benjamin F. Wade

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