There is a true glory and a true honor: the glory of duty done--the honor of the integrity of principle.

So far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I am rejoiced that Slavery is abolished. I believe it will be greatly for the interest of the South. So fully am I satisfied of this that I would have cheerfully lost all that I have lost by the war, and have suffered all that I have suffered to have this object attained.

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

The time is not come for impartial history. If the truth were told just now, it would not be credited.

I am as willing to serve now as in the beginning in any capacity and at any post where I can do good. The lower the position, the more suitable to my ability and the more agreeable to my feelings.

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

I am now considered such a monster, that I hesitate to darken with my shadow, the doors of those I love, lest I should bring upon them misfortune.