I realize that advice is worth what it costs--that is, nothing.

Men since the beginning of time have sought peace.

The untruthful soldier trifles with the lives of his countrymen and the honor and safety of his country.

No army has ever done so much with so little.

Once war is forced upon us, there is no alternative than to apply every available means to bring it to a swift end. War’s very object is victory-not prolonged indecision.

In war, when a commander becomes so bereft of reason and perspective that he fails to understand the dependence of arms on Divine guidance, he no longer deserves victory.

I address you with neither rancor nor bitterness in the fading twilight of life, with but one purpose in mind: to serve my country.