It is history that teaches us to hope.

Private and public life are subject to the same rules-truth and manliness are two qualities that will carry you through this world much better than policy or tact of expediency or other words that were devised to conceal a deviation from a straight line.

My trust is in the mercy and wisdom of a kind Providence, who ordereth all things for our good.

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

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

Keep steady in the view of the great principles for which you contend. The safety of your homes and the lives of all you hold dear depend upon your courage and exertions. Let each man resolve to be victorious, and that the right of self government, liberty and peace shall find him a defender.

Such an executive officer the sun never shone on. I have but to show him my design, and I know that it can be done, it will be done...Straight as the needle to the pole he advanced to the execution of my purpose.