Teach him to deny himself.

I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation.

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

A man may manifest and communicate his joy, but he should conceal and smother his grief as much as possible.

We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters.

The time is not come for impartial history. If the truth were told just now, it would not be credited.

I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving.