I see every chance of a long, confused and disorganizing civil war, and I feel no desire to take a hand therein.

War's Legitimate Object Is More Perfect Peace.

I make up my opinions from facts and reasoning, and not to suit any body but myself. If people don't like my opinions, it makes little difference as I don't solicit their opinions or votes.

If you don't have my army supplied, and keep it supplied, we'll eat your mules up, sir.

I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah.

If the people raise a great howl against my barbarity and cruelty, I will answer that war is war, and not popularity seeking.

If nominated by either party, I should peremptorily decline, and even if unanimously elected, I should decline to serve.