Search by Year 1832 1836 1837 1838 1839 1841 1842 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 Search by Topic Love Inspirational Freedom Politics Humor Leadership Economy Family America Famous Law Religion Tragedy Slavery Morality History Learning About Dred Scott Civil War There are currently 559 quotes in our database. Date Quote Topics Share 12/06/1864 In my opinion, the Religion that sets men to rebel and fight against their government, because, as they think, that government does not sufficiently help some men to eat their bread on the sweat of other men's faces, is not the sort of Religion upon which people can get to heaven!'' Topics: Slavery, Religion 12/06/1864 It is a subject of congratulation and laudable pride to our countrymen that a navy of such vast proportions has been organized in so brief a period, and conducted with so much efficiency and success. Topics: Leadership 12/06/1864 Between him [Jefferson Davis] and us the issue is distinct, simple, and inflexible. It is an issue which can only be tried by war, and decided by victory. Topics: Civil War 12/12/1864 it is a worthy object to again get Louisiana into proper practical relations with the nation; and we can never finish this, if we never begin it. Topics: Politics 12/14/1864 I think a man who offers to volunteer and is rejected, should not afterwards be drafted and forced to serve. Topics: Civil War 12/26/1864 Many, many, thanks for your Christmas gift – the capture of Savannah. Topics: Civil War 12/27/1864 Thoughtful men must feel that the fate of civilization upon this continent is involved in the issue of our contest. Topics: Civil War, Freedom,America 01/05/1865 Time, now that the enemy is wavering, is more important than ever before. Being on the downhill, & somewhat confused, keeping him going. Topics: Civil War 02/01/1865 This [13th] amendment is a King's cure for all the evils. It winds the whole thing up. ... It was the fitting if not indispensable adjunct to the consummation of the great game we are playing. Topics: Slavery 03/04/1865 Both [sides in the war] read the same Bible, and pray to the same God; and each invokes His aid against the other. Topics: Civil War, Religion 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556