Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."

"I nominate Ulysses S. Grant, now a major-general in the military service, to be lieutenant-general in the Army of the United States."

"In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 26th instant, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, relative to the reenlistment of veteran volunteers."

"The commanding generals, who have power to act on proceedings of courts-martial in such cases, are authorized in special cases to restore to duty deserters under sentence, when in their judgment the s..."