History is not history unless it is the truth.

I have two great enemies, the Southern Army in front of me and the bankers in the rear. Of the two, the one at my rear is my greatest foe.

I was born and have ever remaind [sic] in the most humble walks of life.

Nothing new here, except my marrying, which to me is a matter of profound wonder.

The demon of intemperance ever seems to have delighted in sucking the blood of genius and of generosity.

I believe that every individual is naturally entitled to do as he pleases with himself and the fruits of his labor, so far as it in no way interferes with any other men's rights.

President Lincoln was once criticized for his attitude toward his enemies. "Why do you try to make friends of them?" asked an associate. "You should try to destroy them." "Am I not destroying my enemies," Lincoln gently replied, "when I make them my friends?"