It would be judicious to act with magnanimity towards a prostrate foe.

It would be judicious to act with magnanimity towards a prostrate foe

If elected, I would not be the mere president of a party - I would endeavor to act independent of party domination and should feel bound to administer the government untrammeled by party schemes.

I will not say I would not serve if the good people were imprudent enough to elect me.

MAGNANIMITY: Greatness of mind; that elevation or dignity of soul, which encounters danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, which raises the possessor above revenge, and makes him delight in acts of benevolence, which makes him disdain injustice and meanness, and prompts him to sacrifice personal ease, interest and safety for the accomplishment of useful and noble objects.

I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.