I have thought from the time of the cessation of the hostilities, that silence and patience on the part of the South was the true course; and I think so still. Controversy of all kinds will, in my opinion, only serve to continue excitement and passion, and will prevent the public mind from the acknowledgement and acceptance of the truth.

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.

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.

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

A land without memories is a people without liberty.

Teach him to deny himself.

Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one.