Any victory would be dear at such a price.

There is no more dangerous experiment than that of undertaking to be one thing before a man's face and another behind his back.

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.

A Union that can only be maintained by swords and bayonets, and in which strife and civil war are to take the place of brotherly love and kindness, has no charm for me.

Let us go home and cultivate our virtues.

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.

Duty is the sublimest work in the English language.