Nations, Like Individuals, Are Punished For Their

The Right Of Revolution Is An Inherent One. When People Are Oppressed By Their Government, It Is A Natural Right They Enjoy To Relieve Themselves Of Oppression, If They Are Strong Enough, Whether By Withdrawal From It, Or By Overthrowing It And Substituting A Government More Acceptable.

In Politics I Am Growing Indifferent - I Would Like It, If I Could Now Return To My Planting And Books At Home

The Natural Disposition Of Most People Is To Clothe A Commander Of A Large Army Whom They Do Not Know, With Almost Superhuman Abilities. A Large Part Of The National Army, For Instance, And Most Of The Press Of The Country, Clothed General Lee With Just Such Qualities, But I Had Known Him Personally, And Knew That He Was Mortal; And It Was Just As Well That I Felt This.

I Never Wanted To Get Out Of A Place As Much As I Did To Get Out Of The Presidency.

There Never Was A Time When, In My Opinion, Some Way Could Not Be Found To Prevent The Drawing Of The Sword.