A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday does not know where it is today.

The gentleman does not needlessly and unnecessarily remind an offender of a wrong he may have committed against him. He cannot only forgive, he can forget; and he strives for that nobleness of self and mildness of character which impart sufficient strength to let the past be but the past. A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.

Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret.

I will attack no matter what and win the war!

I consider the proper education of our youths one of the most important objects now to be attained and one from which the greatest benefits may be expected.

We must forgive our enemies. I can truly say that not a day has passed since the war began that I have not prayed for them.

The enemy is here, and if we do not whip him, he will whip us.