There are currently 559 quotes in our database.
Date Quote Topics Share
04/24/1861 I have no objection to declare a thousand times that I have no purpose to invade Virginia or any other State, but I do not mean to let them invade us without striking back. Topics: Civil War
04/26/1861 I have desired as sincerely as any man – I sometimes think more than any other man – that our present difficulties might be settled without the shedding of blood. Topics: Civil War
05/25/1861 In the untimely loss of your noble son, our affliction here, is scarcely less than your own. So much of promised usefulness to one's country, and of bright hopes for one's self and friends, have rarely been so suddenly dashed, as in his fall. Topics: Tragedy
05/25/1861 So much of promised usefulness to one's country, and of bright hopes for one's self and friends, have rarely been so suddenly dashed, as in his fall. Topics: Civil War, Tragedy, Inspirational
07/04/1861 The people will save their government, if the government itself will do its part only indifferently well. Topics: Freedom, Inspirational
07/04/1861 It is a struggle for maintaining in the world, that form and substance of government whose leading object is to elevate the condition of men. Topics: Freedom, Civil War
08/10/1861 Fair play is a jewel. Topics: Law, Inspirational
10/17/1861 Wanting to work is so rare a merit, that it should be encouraged. Topics: Inspirational
12/03/1861 Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration. Topics: Inspirational, Economy
12/03/1861 An army is better directed by a single man, though inferior, than by two superior ones, at variance, and cross purposes with each other. Topics: Leadership, Civil War

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