None seemed to think the injury arose from the use of a bad thing but from the abuse of a very good thing

I hope it will not be irreverent in me to say, that if it be probable that God would reveal his will to others, on a point so connected with my duty, it might be supposed he would reveal it directly to me

The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.

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

The sense of obligation to continue is present in all of us. A duty to strive is the duty of us all. I felt a call to that duty.

Money powers prey upon the nation in times of peace & conspire against it in times of adversity.

you can't escape tomorrow's responsibilities by evading it today