It is well that war is so terrible - otherwise we would grow too fond of it.

The trite saying that honesty is the best policy has met with the just criticism that honesty is not policy. The real honest man is honest from conviction of what is right, not from policy.

In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.

We have fought this fight as long, and as well as we know how. We have been defeated. For us as a Christian people, there is now but one course to pursue. We must accept the situation.

We should live, act, and say nothing to the injury of anyone. It is not only best as a matter of principle, but it is the path to peace and honor.

A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.