A mugwump is a person educated beyond his intellect.

- Horace Porter

Oh, the ignorance of us upon whom Providence did not sufficiently smile to permit us to be born in New England.

- Horace Porter

Grant began by expressing a hope that the war would soon be over, and Lee replied by stating that he had for some time been anxious to stop the furth…

- Horace Porter

Be moderate in everything, including moderation.

- Horace Porter