May the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.

I am not a party candidate, and if elected cannot be President of a party, but the President of the whole people.

Stop your nonsense and drink your whiskey!

I shall pursue a straight forward course deviating neither to the right or left so that comes what may I hope my real friends will never have to blush for me, so far as truth, honesty & fair dealings are concerned.

I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.

I regret nothing, but I am sorry that I am about to leave my friends.

My life has been devoted to arms, yet I look upon war at all times, and under all circumstances, as a national calamity to be avoided if compatible with national honor.