Abraham Lincoln: “I have in my possession three valuable swords, formerly the property of General David E. Twiggs, which I now place at…”

If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference.

I do the very best I know how--the very best I can; and I mean to keep doing so until the end.

As a general rule I abstain from reading the reports of attacks upon myself, wishing not to be provoked by that to which I cannot properly offer an answer.

I am considering, and shall not fail to act when satisfied that action will be proper.