Henry Cabot Lodge: “It is well for the head of the state to meet face to face the representatives of the same people who elected him.”

Let us imitate this prudence; and, before we float farther on the waves of this debate, refer to the point from which we departed, that we may, at least, be able to conjecture where we now are.

One was the conviction that the struggle must be fought out to the bitter end, and must bring either subjugation or complete independence.

To put aside a crown for love of country is noble, but to look down upon such an opportunity indicates a much greater loftiness and strength of mind.

The historian and the biographer may fail to do him justice, but the instinct of mankind will not fail.