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.

I am as willing to serve now as in the beginning in any capacity and at any post where I can do good. The lower the position, the more suitable to my ability and the more agreeable to my feelings.

The framers of our Constitution never exhausted so much labor, wisdom, and forbearance in its formation, and surrounded it with so many guards and securities, if it was intended to be broken by every member of the Confederacy at will.

What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors.

It is easier to make our wishes conform to our means than to make our means conform to our wishes.

I tremble for my country when I hear of confidence expressed in me. I know too well my weakness, that our only hope is in God.

Death, in its silent sure march is fast gathering those whom I have longest loved, so that when he shall knock at my door, I will more willingly follow.