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 amazed at the facility with which some men follow in the wake of slavery.

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

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.

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

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

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