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.

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.

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.

Jesse has a new dog. You may have noticed that his former pets have been peculiarly unfortunate. When this dog dies every employee in the White House will be at once discharged.

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

England and the United States are natural allies, and should be the best of friends.

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