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

Whatever there is of greatness in the United States, or indeed in any other country, is due to labor. The laborer is the author of all greatness and wealth. Without labor there would be no government, no leading class, and nothing to preserve.

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

It is men who wait to be selected, and not those who seek, from whom we may expect the most efficient service.

It does look like a very good exercise. But what is the little white ball for?

No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.

I would suggest the taxation of all property equally, whether church or corporation, exempting only the last resting place of the dead and possibly, with proper restrictions, church edifices.