The most confident critics are generally those who know the least about the matter criticized.

If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.

I believe that our Great Maker is preparing the world, in His own good time, to become one nation, speaking one language, and when armies and navies will be no longer required.

I read the story and reread the story, but I still could not find the universality that the little Irishman had spoken of. All I saw in the story was some Irishmen meeting in a room and talking politics. What had that to do with America, especially with my people? It was not until years later that I saw what he meant ... I began to listen, to listen closely to how they talked about their heroes, to how they talked about the dead and how great the dead had once been. I heard it everywhere.

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

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

Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.