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.

Traveler is my only companion; I may also say my pleasure. He and I, whenever practicable, wander out in the mountains and enjoy sweet confidence.

True patriotism sometimes requires of men to act exactly contrary, at one period, to that which it does at another, and the motive which impels them the desire to do right is precisely the same.

There are few, I believe, in this enlightened age, who will not acknowledge that slavery as an institution is a moral and political evil.

Without music, we wouldn't have an Army.

We must...submit ourselves in adversity to the will of a merciful God as cheerfully as in prosperity.

Any victory would be dear at such a price.