Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it perish. And the war came.

Weakness is what keeps driving us to God, by the overwhelming conviction that there just isn't anywhere else to go.

I fear explanations explanatory of things explained.

I cannot think that we are useless or God would not have created us.

With this honor devolves upon you also a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so under God it will sustain you.

If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business.

We know nothing of what will happen in future, but by the analogy of experience.