I know, sir, how well it becomes a liberal man and a 
    Christian to forget and forgive. As individuals 
    professing a holy religion, it is our bounden duty to 
    forgive injuries done us as individuals. But when the 
    character of Christian you add the character of patriot, 
    you are in a different situation. Our mild and holy 
    system of religion inculcates an admirable maxim of 
    forbearance. If your enemy smite one cheek, turn the 
    other to him. But you must stop there. You cannot apply 
    this to your country. As members of a social community, 
    this maxim does not apply to you. When you consider 
    injuries done to your country your political duty tells 
    you of vengeance. Forgive as a private man, but never 
    forgive public injuries.