In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.
I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don't see how I can ever trust any human being again.
I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.
There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.
Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.
Let us have peace.
My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on.