Teach him to deny himself..

The trite saying that 'honesty is the best policy' has met with the just criticism that honesty is not policy. The seems to be true. The real honest ….

With all my devotion to the Union, and the feeling of loyalty and duty of an American citizen, I have not been able to make up my mind to raise my ha….

Without music, we wouldn't have an Army..

We must forgive our enemies..

I am of the opinion that all who can should vote for the most intelligent, honest, and conscientious men eligible to office, irrespective of former p….

I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it..

It is well that war is so terrible. We should grow too fond of it..

Death, in its silent sure march is fast gathering those whom I have longest loved, so that when he shall knock at my door, I will more willingly foll….

I pray that on this day [Christmas] when only peace and good-will are preached to mankind, better thoughts may fill the hearts of our enemies and tur….

Let danger never turn you aside from the pursuit of honor or the service to your country ... Know that death is inevitable and the fame of virtue is ….

While we see the Course of the final abolition of human Slavery is onward, & we give it the aid of our prayers & all justifiable means in our power, ….

They do not know what they say. If it came to a conflict of arms, the war will last at least four years. Northern politicians will not appreciate the….

We have but one rule here, and that is that every student must be a gentleman..

Traveler is my only companion; I may also say my pleasure. He and I, whenever practicable, wander out in the mountains and enjoy sweet confidence..

I was too weak to defend, so I attacked.

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself..

Live in the world you inhabit. Look upon things as they are. Take them as you find them. Make the best of them. Turn them to your advantage..

So far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I am rejoiced that slavery is abolished..

Sir, if you ever presume again to speak disrespectfully of General Grant in my presence, either you or I will sever his connection with this universi….

I believe I may so, looking into my own heart, and speaking as in the presence of God, that I have never know one moment of bitterness or resentment..