If any should be slaves, it should be first those who desire it for themselves, and secondly, those who desire it for others

The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present.

Public opinion in this country is everything.

I ... ran for Legislature [in 1832] ... and was beaten-the only time I have been beaten by the people.

I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.

One generation passeth away and another generation cometh, but the earth abideth forever.

The evacuation of Petersburg and Richmond, and the surrender of the principal insurgent army, give hope of a righteous and speedy peace whose joyous expression can not be restrained. In the midst of this, however, He, from Whom all blessings flow, must not be forgotten. A call for a national thanksgiving is being prepared, and will be duly promulgated.