In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.

The fact is I think I am a verb instead of a personal pronoun. A verb is anything that signifies to be; to do; or to suffer. I signify all three.

I'm afraid I'm elected.

In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.

No theory of my own will ever stand in the way of my executing, in good faith, any order I may receive from those in authority over me.

I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly

The Southern rebellion was largely the outgrowth of the Mexican war. Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions. We got our punishment in the most sanguinary and expensive war of modern times.