"Madam, don't bring up your sons to detest the United States government. Recollect that we form one country now. Aband…"

"We must forgive our enemies. I can truly say that not a day has passed since the war began that I have not prayed for…"

"I cannot consent to place in the control of others one who cannot control himself."

"Sir, if you ever presume again to speak disrespectfully of General Grant in my presence, either you or I will sever h…"

"The forbearing use of power does not only form a touchstone, but the manner in which an individual enjoys certain adv…"

"I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were seeking to wrest from the South its deares…"

"Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character."

"After it is all over, as stupid a fellow as I am can see that mistakes were made. I notice, however, that my mistakes…"

"Teach him he must deny himself."

"My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and b…"