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

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.

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

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 unaware how unpopular on this floor are the sentiments I am about to advocate.

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

The humiliation of the North is complete and overwhelming.

I don't trust anyone... It's something that I have to live with, and I have to find the balance of who I want in my life and who isn't good for me.

You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.

For much of my life there was no place where the things I wanted to investigate were of interest to anyone.

Keep clear of courts: a homely life transcends The vaunted bliss of monarchs and their friends.

Playing football is very simple, but playing simple football is the hardest thing there is.

Maybe when I'm dead, I'll be forgiven, but I'm afraid I'll also be forgotten.

There's no way to move without making waves.

The Age of Nations is past. The task before us now, if we would not perish, is to build the Earth.

Kill two birds with one stone, feed the homeless to the hungry.

Silence is the perfect herald of joy.