"Although... the Chief Magistrate must almost of necessity be chosen by a party and stand pledged to its principles and measures, yet in his official action he should not be the President of a party only, but of the whole people of the United States."

"Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family."

"The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government."

"One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or encroaching upon their just rights."

"I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace."

"As for the promotion of peace congresses we have had our meetings and assemblies, but the promotion through them of the determined and effective will to peace displaying itself in action and policy remains to be achieved."

"The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity."

"Peace is the first thing the angels sang."