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.

Wars produce many stories of fiction, some of which are told until they are believed to be true.

Generally the officers of the army were indifferent whether the annexation [of Texas] was consummated or not; but not so all of them. For myself, I was bitterly opposed to the measure, and to this day regard the war, which resulted, as one of the most unjust ever waged by a stronger against a weaker nation. It was an instance of a republic following the bad example of European monarchies, in not considering justice in their desire to acquire additional territory.

I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don't see how I can ever trust any human being again.

There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.

I'm afraid I'm elected.

I would suggest the taxation of all property equally whether church or corporation.