One eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the Southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war.

Without slavery the rebellion could never have existed; without slavery it could not continue.

My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth.

Cling to liberty and right; battle fro them; leed for them; die for them, if need be; and have confidence in God.

Life may not always be a bed of roses. All of us are aware of this fact. There are numerous times in life when we have to face disappointments. These quotes and sayings surely do inspire and help us to look forward and enjoy the new pathways coming our way. These quotes also lend a different perspective to life, which makes moving forward not a very difficult task.I hope to stand firm enough to not go backward, and yet not go forward fast enough to wreck the country's cause.

A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me.

I am much indebted to the good Christian people of the country for their constant prayers and consolations; and to no one of them, more than to yourself.