The president said nothing about the views of government in regard to the possibility of Carolinas seceding. This however was frequently spoken of by other statesmen at the North. I think they were unanimous in this, that no army would be sent here.
“I often find that having an idea in my head prevents me from doing something else. Working is therefore a way of getting rid of an idea.”
“It was hard to make fun of him because he seemed to have so much fun making fun of himself.”