Quote by 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 road.

I am not unconscious of the persuasive power exerted by thes

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In this quote, the speaker acknowledges the strong influence that certain considerations can have on persuading people to go along with prevailing beliefs or opinions. However, the speaker also emphasizes that they are not free to conform to those persuasions or follow the same path as others. Whether due to personal principles or a sense of individuality, the speaker actively chooses to resist the pull of societal pressures and instead maintains their own independent stance.

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