The purposes of the Almighty are perfect, and must prevail, though we erring mortals may fail to accurately perceive them in advance. We hoped for a happy termination of this terrible war long before this; but God knows best, and has ruled otherwise. We shall yet acknowledge His wisdom, and our own error therein. Meanwhile we must work earnestly in the best lights He gives us, trusting that so working still conduces to the great ends He ordains. Surely He intends some great good to follow this mighty convulsion, which no mortal could make, and no mortal could stay.

The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.

Don't judge a man by the size of his ego or his heart, but on the epicness of his beard and the beautiful woman on his arm

The severest justice may not always be the best policy

The surest way to reveal one's character is not through adversity but by giving them power.

I was elected a Captain of Volunteers--a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since.

All I have learned, I learned from books.