I desire the good-will of all, whether hitherto my friends or not.

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.

I felt like anything rather than rejoicing at the downfall of a foe who had fought so long and valiantly, and had suffered so much for a cause, though that cause was, I believe, one of the worst for which a people ever fought, and one for which there was the least excuse.

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

I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.

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

The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on.