Henry Wilson

I believe that every human being has the right to his life and to his liberty, and to act in this world so as to secure his own happiness.

— Henry Wilson

The natural equality of all men I believe in, as far as rights are concerned.

— Henry Wilson

I believe in the equality of rights of all mankind.

— Henry Wilson

Upon the question simply of equality of rights, I believe in the equality of all men of every race, blood, and kindred.

— Henry Wilson

When the Union needs my poor support, in peace or in war, I induge the hope that I shall not fail in the performance of any duty which may be required me. At any rate, I hope not to fall behind that class of men who are, on all occasions, blurting their devotion to the Union into the unwilling ears of the country.

— Henry Wilson

The idea which pervades our Constitution; that all men of every race are equal before the laws.

— Henry Wilson

Equality before the law of all men, no matter where they born, or from what race they sprung, is the sentiment of the people.

— Henry Wilson