There is nothing on earth so stupid as a gallant officer.

Extra interest signifies extra risk.

I don't know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but by God, they frighten me.

I hate the whole race. There is no believing a word they say, your professional poets, I mean there never existed a more worthless set than Byron and his friends for example.

When other Generals make mistakes their armies are beaten; when I get into a hole, my men pull me out of it.

Believe me that every man you see in a military uniform is not a hero.

The hardest thing of all for a soldier is to retreat.