One section of our country believes slavery is right, and ought to be extended, while the other believes it is wrong, and ought not to be extended.

I am slow to listen to criminations among friends, and never espouse their quarrels on either side. My sincere wish is that both sides will allow bygones to be bygones, and look to the present & future only.

I know there is a God, and that He hates injustice and slavery. I see the storm coming, and I know that his hand is in it. If He has a place and work for me - and I think He has - I believe I am ready.

I was elected a Captain of Volunteers--a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since.

Will springs from the two elements of moral sense and self-interest.

But the proclamation, as law, either is valid, or is not valid. If it is not valid, it needs no retraction. If it is valid, it can not be retracted, any more than the dead can be brought to life.

The ballot is stronger than the bullet.