I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to this we must look as our guide in the future.
Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.
If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
