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.

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

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

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.

Patience is the direct antithesis of anger.

Having had nothing, I will not settle for crumbs.

Be tuned with song of your life, and that song must be beyond the reality

The sea is mother-death and she is a mighty female, the one who wins, the one who sucks us all up.

I'm the master of low expectations.

You can't grow up without taking a few knocks on the way. All parents know that, but children when they're growing up, they take some knocks, and nasty knocks sometimes if they've been too protected.

As much as I want to stay on the team -- I love Chicago, I love the Bulls -- at the same time, I know the business part of it. Sooner or later, all the rumors are going to come up.

These mercenaries, I swear by God, those who are still in Washington, they have sent their troops to be burned.

Pray for powers equal to your tasks.

Think me not unkind and rude That I walk alone in grove and glen; I go to the god of the wood To fetch his word to men.