Adversity does not make us frail; it only shows us how frail we are.

Let us strive on to finish the work we are in.

in times like the present, men should utter nothing for which they would not willingly be responsible through time and eternity.

We cannot escape history.

The purposes of the Almighty are perfect, and must prevail, though we erring mortals may fail to accurately perceive them in advance. We hoped for a happy termination of this terrible war long before this; but God knows best, and has ruled otherwise. We shall yet acknowledge His wisdom, and our own error therein. Meanwhile we must work earnestly in the best lights He gives us, trusting that so working still conduces to the great ends He ordains. Surely He intends some great good to follow this mighty convulsion, which no mortal could make, and no mortal could stay.

My father, at the death of his father, was but six years of age; and he grew up, literally without education.

Do I not damage my enemies after i make them my close friends?