I may fall here in the Senate chamber, but I will. never make any compromise with any such men.

- Benjamin F. Wade

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 …

- 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…

- Benjamin F. Wade

As a Senator I am opposed to duelling. As Ben. Wade, I recognize the code.

- Benjamin F. Wade

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

- Benjamin F. Wade

I am not unaware how unpopular on this floor are the sentiments I am about to advocate.

- 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…

- Benjamin F. Wade

The humiliation of the North is complete and overwhelming.

- 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…

- Benjamin F. Wade