The natural disposition of most people is to clothe a commander of a large army whom they do not know, with almost superhuman abilities. A large part of the National army, for instance, and most of the press of the country, clothed General Lee with just such qualities, but I had known him personally, and knew that he was mortal; and it was just as well that I felt this.

I know only two tunes: one of them is "Yankee Doodle" and the other isn't.

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

Let no guilty man escape if it can be avoided. Be specially vigilant-or instruct those engaged in the prosecution of fraud to be-against all who insinuate that they have high influence to protect-or to protect them. No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.

It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.

A military life had no charms for me, and I had not the faintest idea of staying in the army even if I should be graduated, which I did not expect.

I don't underrate the value of military knowledge, but if men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.