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.

You see what a poor sinner I am, and how unworthy to possess what was given me; for that reason it has been taken away.

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.

There is always hazard in military activity, but we must decide between the positive loss of inactivity and the risk of action.

History teaches us hope.

There is nothing left for me to do but to go and see General Grant and I would rather die a thousand deaths.

Sir, if you ever presume again to speak disrespectfully of General Grant in my presence, either you or I will sever his connection with this university.