I would rather die a thousand deaths than surrender.

A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.

So far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I am rejoiced that slavery is abolished.

We cannot afford to be idle, and though weaker than our opponents in men and military equipments, must endeavor to harass, if we cannot destroy them.

No day should be lived unless it was begun with a prayer of thankfulness and an intercession for guidance.

The consolidation of the states into one vast empire, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of ruin which has overwhelmed all that preceded it.

Such an executive officer the sun never shone on. I have but to show him my design, and I know that it can be done, it will be done...Straight as the needle to the pole he advanced to the execution of my purpose.