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.

We must...submit ourselves in adversity to the will of a merciful God as cheerfully as in prosperity.

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.

With all my devotion to the Union, and the feeling of loyalty and duty of an American citizen, I have not been able to make up my mind to raise my hand against my relative, my children, my home. I have, therefore, resigned my commission in the Army.

Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.

Respect is based on Friendship,and friendship is based on love and love is so accidental isn't it ?

Abandon your animosities and make your sons Americans!