God can not be for, and against the same thing at the same time.

We shall not fail - if we stand firm, we shall not fail. Wise counsels may accelerate, or mistakes delay it, but, sooner or later, the victory is sure to come.

I am satisfied that when the Almighty wants me to do or not do any particular thing, He finds a way of letting me know it

You say you will not fight to free negroes. Some of them seem willing to fight for you; but, no matter. Fight you, then exclusively to save the Union.

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

Writing is the great invention of the world.

The time has come when I am for everybody fighting the rebels. Let Indians fight them; let the Negroes fight them; and if you have got any strong-legged jackasses in Iwoa that can kick rebels to death, they have my hearty consent.