I was shot down by a fifth ball, which struck me squarely in the face, and passed out.

I never wanted to fight against the Union, but could not turn my back on Virginia.

Now let us thank th' eternal power, convinced That Heaven but tries our virtue by affliction: That oft the cloud that wraps the present hour Serves but to brighten all our future days.

I don't think the people of the slave states will ever consider the subject of slavery in its true light till some other argument is resorted to other than moral persuasion.

Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded austerities; it consists in thinking as God thinks, and willing as God wills.

There is a shrine in the temple of age, where lie forever embalmed the memories of such as have deserved well of their country and their race.

I think every family should have a dog; it is like having a perpetual baby; it is the plaything and crony of the whole house. It keeps them all young.