Quotes from authors passed in 1861
He lives most life whoever breathes most air.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
There are only two sides to this question. Every man must be for the United States or against it. There can be no neutrals in this war; only patriots and traitors.
Stephen Douglas
Slavery is not the only question which comes up in this controversy. There is a far more important one to you, and that is, what shall be done with the free negro?
Stephen Douglas
Both camels are dead and our provisions are done.
William John Wills
Barry Diller 
Jane Smiley 
Annie Jump Cannon 
Carl Stokes 
Travis Barker 
Joe Eszterhas 
Antonio Tabucchi 
Bill Murray