If I had my way, this war would never have been commenced. If I had been allowed my way this war would have been ended before this.

The man who stands by and says nothing, when the peril of his government is discussed, can not be misunderstood. If not hindered, he is sure to help the enemy.

You know you've reached middle age when all you exercise is caution

We believe that the spreading out and perpetuity of the institution of slavery impairs the general welfare. We believe - nay, we know, that that is the only thing that has ever threatened the perpetuity of the Union itself.

Towering genius disdains a beaten path. It seeks regions hitherto unexplored.

Whatever уоu are, bе а good one.

Bad promises are better broken than kept.