As President, I have no eyes but constitutional eyes; I cannot see you.

I would like to speak in terms of praise due to the many brave officers and soldiers who have fought in the cause of the war.

A jury too often has at least one member more ready to hang the panel than to hang the traitor.

We know nothing of what will happen in future, but by the analogy of experience.

But I must add that the U.S. government must not, as by this order, undertake to run the churches. When an individual, in a church or out of it, becomes dangerous to the public interest, he must be checked; but let the churches, as such take care of themselves. It will not do for the U.S. to appoint Trustees, Supervisors, or other agents for the churches.

I sincerely wish war was a pleasanter and easier business than it is, but it does not admit of holidays.

confused and Stunned, like a duck hit on the head.