Knute Nelson

We set the town on fire and burned down every house as a warning to other small towns along the river.

But it is neither cannon nor bayonet that will do the worst damage to this city. No, this place will remember the war against our government just as long as there are inhabitants here.

It is with this as with religion: one usually believes what he has been taught.

It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly.

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.

I liked the give-and-take of a policy discussion in the community, with citizens. I didn't know that even took place, frankly, but I never dreamed it would be an enjoyable thing to do.