Everybody has always underrated the Russians. They keep their own secrets alike from foe and friends.

I wish no explanation made to our enemies. What they want is a squabble and a fuss; and that they can have if we explain; and they can not have if we don't.

I could not raise ten thousand dollars if it would save me from the fate of John Brown. Nor have my friends, so far as I know, yet reached the point of staking any money on my chances of success.

A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.

In the twinkling of an eye I found myself without an office, without a seat, without a party, and without an appendix.

I have always felt that a politician is to be judged by the animosities he excites among his opponents.