I can make brigadier generals, but i can't make horses.

The only security a man can ever have is the ability to do a job uncommonly well.

Well, I wish some of you would tell me the brand of whiskey that Grant drinks. I would like to send a barrel of it to my other generals.

We must remember that the people of all the States are entitled to all the privileges and immunities of the citizen of the several States. We should bear this in mind, and act in such a way as to say nothing insulting or irritating. I would inculcate this idea, so that we may not, like Pharisees, set ourselves up to be better than other people.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.

And while it has not pleased the Almighty to bless us with a return of peace, we can but press on, guided by the best light He gives, trusting that in His own good time, and wise way, all will yet be well.

I can make brigadier generals, but i can't make horses.