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 things in the Old Book which I may not be able to explain, but I fully accept it as the infallible Word of God, and receive its teachings as inspired by the Holy Spirit.

What a beautiful world God, in His loving kindness to His creatures, has given us! What a shame that men endowed with reason and knowledge of right should mar His gifts.

Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.

Go home all you boys who fought with me and help build up the shattered fortunes of our old state

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

We must forgive our enemies.