Nevertheless, amid the greatest difficulties of my Administration, when I could not see any other resort, I would place my whole reliance on God, knowing that all would go well, and that He would decide for the right.

The Almighty has His own purposes.

Thoughtful men must feel that the fate of civilization upon this continent is involved in the issue of our contest. Among the most satisfying proofs of this conviction is the hearty devotion everywhere exhibited by our schools and colleges to the national cause.

Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out.

I find quite as much material for a lecture in those points wherein I have failed, as in those wherein I have been moderately successful.

In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free.

You can have anything you want, if you want it badly enough.