There are few, I believe, in this enlightened age, who will not acknowledge that slavery as an institution is a moral and political evil.

A land without memories is a people without liberty.

We have only one rule here - to act like a gentleman at all times.

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.

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.

The biggest mistake of my life was taking a military education.

Any victory would be dear at such a price.