The real honest man is honest from conviction of what is right, not from policy.

Alabama soldiers, all I ask of you is to keep up with the Texans!

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.

Sir, if you ever presume again to speak disrespectfully of General Grant in my presence, either you or I will sever his connection with this university.

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

But what a cruel thing is war to separate and destroy families and friends.

It is easier to make our wishes conform to our means than to make our means conform to our wishes.