You cannot barter manhood for peace.

As a general principle you should not force young men to do their duty, but let them do it voluntarily and thereby develop their characters.

Abandon your animosities and make your sons Americans!

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.

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.

Without music, we wouldn't have an Army.

I have never witnessed on any previous occasion such entire disregard of the usage of civilized warfare and the dictates of humanity.