Bring me Longstreet's head on a platter and the war will be over

When I lay down the reins of this administration, I want to have one friend left. And that friend is myself.

My politics are short and sweet, like the old woman's dance.

Whether or not the world would be vastly benefited by a total banishment from it of all intoxicating drinks seems not now an open question. Three-fourths of mankind confess the affirmative with their tongues, and I believe all the rest acknowledge it in their hearts.

The trouble with too many people is they believe the realm of truth always lies within their vision.

Do you think we choose the times into which we are born? Or do we fit the times we are born into?

Discipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.