Whether the Union stands or falls, I believe the profession of arms will henceforth be more desirable and more respected than it has been hitherto.

No true and permanent fame can be founded, except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.

Nothing from man's hands, nor law, nor constitution, can be final. Truth alone is final.

The age of Chivalry is gone. An age of Humanity has come.

I have never known a man who was sensual in his youth, who was high-minded when old.

Moral excellence is the bright consummate flower of all progress.

There are two sorts of pity: one is a balm and the other a poison; the first is realized by our friends, the last by our enemies.