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 date unknown The restoration of the Rebel States to the Union must rest upon the principle of civil and political equality of the both races. Topics: Slavery, Civil War date unknown In assisting to save the life of the Republic, they [African Americans] have demonstrated in blood their right to the ballot, which is but the humane protection of the flag they have so fearlessly defended. Topics: Freedom, Civil War, Slavery date unknown You have, like heroes, endured, and fought, and conquered. I am under immeasurable obligations to you. Topics: Civil War, Inspirational date unknown I have never professed an indifference to the honors of official station; and were I to do so now, I should only make myself ridiculous. Topics: date unknown The army, like the nation, has become demoralized by the idea that the war is to be ended … by strategy, and not by hard desperate fighting. Topics: Civil War date unknown The people – the people – are the rightful masters of both congresses, and courts … Topics: Freedom, America date unknown A Law may be both constitutional and expedient, and yet may be administered in an unjust and unfair way. Topics: Law, Morality date unknown With me, the race of ambition has been a failure – a flat failure; with him it has been one of splendid success. Topics: Politics date unknown Were I president, I should desire the legislation of the country to rest with Congress, uninfluenced by the executive in its origin or progress. Topics: Leadership, Politics 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556