We cannot ask a man what he will do, and if we should, and he should answer us, we should despise him for it. Therefore we must take a man whose opinions are known.

When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say.

In regards to this great Book [the Bible], I have but to say it is the best gift God has given to man. All the good the Savior gave to the world was communicated through this Book. But for it we could not know right from wrong. All things most desirable for man's welfare, here and hereafter, are found portrayed in it.

I sincerely wish war was a pleasanter and easier business than it is, but it does not admit of holidays.

Negro equality, Fudge!! How long in the Government of a God great enough to make and maintain this Universe, shall there continue to be knaves to vend and fools to gulp, so low a piece of demagoguism as this?

The power confided in me will be used to hold, occupy and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts.

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.