It behooves us then to humble ourselves before the offended Power to confess our national sins and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.

Everybody likes a compliment.

I failed, I failed, and that is about all that can be said about it.

Let every man remember that to violate the law, is to trample on the blood of his father, and to tear the character of his own, and his children's liberty.

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.

I do not doubt that our country will finally come through safe and undivided. But do not misunderstand me... I do not rely on the patriotism of our people... the bravery and devotion of the boys in blue... (or) the loyalty and skill of our generals... But the God of our fathers, Who raised up this country to be the refuge and asylum of the oppressed and downtrodden of all nations, will not let it perish now. I may not live to see it... I do not expect to see it, but God will bring us through safe.

To lead, you must touch men's hearts.