The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.

It often requires more courage to dare to do right than to fear to do wrong.

Military glory - that attractive rainbow that rises in showers of blood

I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.

From time to time, life as a leader can look hopeless. To help you, consider a man who lived through this: Failed in business at age 31. Defeated for the legislature at 32. Again failed in business at 34. Sweetheart died at 35. Had a nervous breakdown at 36. Defeated in election at 38. Defeated for Congress at 43. Defeated for Congress at 46. Defeated for Congress at 48. Defeated for Senate at 55. Defeated for Vice President at 56. Defeated for Senate at 58. Elected President at age 60. This man was Abraham Lincoln.

No man has a good enough memory to make a successful liar