So far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I rejoice that slavery is abolished.

The dominant party cannot reign forever, and truth and justice will prevail at last.

The education of a man is never completed until he dies.

I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation.

Act with a determination not to be turned aside by thoughts of the past and fears of the future.

It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.

The enemy never sees the backs of my Texans!

I was too weak to defend, so I attacked

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.

It is history that teaches us to hope.

A land without memories is a people without liberty.

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

Hell, there are no rules here – we’re trying to accomplish something.

Not everything of value in life comes from books- experience the world.

I never did a day’s work in my life, it was all fun.

There is far more opportunity than there is ability.

Great ideas originate in the muscles.

If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.

Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.