Author: 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.

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 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

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

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

- Benjamin F. Wade

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