Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.

The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides.

In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.

I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving.

Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.

Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret.

It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.

We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.

We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters.

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

Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one.

It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it.

I tremble for my country when I hear of confidence expressed in me. I know too well my weakness, that our only hope is in God.