Without slavery the rebellion could never have existed; without slavery it could not continue.

I can make more generals, but horses cost money.

The person who is incapable of making a mistake, is incapable of anything.

As an individual who undertakes to live by borrowing, soon finds his original means devoured by interest, and next no one left to borrow from - so must it be with a government.

I think that God means that we shall do more than we have yet done in furtherance of his plans and he will open the way for our doing it.

You think slavery is right and ought to be extended; while we think it is wrong and ought to be restricted. That I suppose is the rub. It certainly is the only substantial difference between us.

I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.