I never was an Abolitionest, not even what could be called anti slavery, but I try to judge farely and honestly and it become patent to my mind early in the rebellion that the North and South could never live at peace with each other except as one nation, and that without Slavery.

The cause of the great War of the Rebellion against the United Status will have to be attributed to slavery.

Really, Mr. Lincoln, I have had enough of this show business.

I believe that our Great Maker is preparing the world, in His own good time, to become one nation, speaking one language, and when armies and navies will be no longer required.

Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to this we must look as our guide in the future.

Quit thinking about what Bobby Lee's gonna do to us and start thinking about what we're going to do to him.

Wherever the enemy goes let our troops go also.