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. Benjamin F. Wade appearbearbelieve share on social
The humiliation of the North is complete and overwhelming. Benjamin F. Wade completehumiliationnorth Change image and share on social
We certainly cannot have any further political connection with the Whigs of the South; they have rendered such connection impossible. An impassable gulf separates us, and must here-after separate us. Benjamin F. Wade connectiongulfimpassable Change image and share on social
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. Benjamin F. Wade darknesseclipseglory share on social
I may fall here in the Senate chamber, but I will. never make any compromise with any such men. Benjamin F. Wade chambercompromisefall Change image and share on social
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. Benjamin F. Wade bearbringcurrent share on social
I do not pretend to know precisely what is on foot there; but I think it pretty evident that there is a very free communication between that country and this body, and unless I am greatly mistaken, I see the dwarfish medium by which that communication is kept up. Benjamin F. Wade bodycommunicationcountry share on social
