“The principle for which we contend is bound to reassert itself, though it may be at another time and in another form.”

“If the Confederacy falls, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a theory.”

“Garfield's assassination attempt made "the whole nation care".”

“To increase the power, develop the resources and promote the happiness of a Confederacy, it is requisite there should be so much of homogeneity that the welfare of every portion would be the aim of...”

“Neither current events nor history show that the majority rule, or ever did rule.”

“I worked night and day for twelve years to prevent the war, but I could not. The North was mad and blind, would not let us govern ourselves, and so the war came.”

“What is your motivation? When you drill down and ask, "What if there was zero ROI (of any form)?," you'll discover your highest and best use of time.”

“Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs.”

“When in trouble, run to God. When in pain, dwell in His presence. When you don't know what to say or do, ask God and for every moment praise God. He is always by your side!”