Let us not mourn that such men died, but rejoice that such men lived.

If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.

...an imperfect plan implemented immediately and violently will always succeed better than a perfect plan.

There's only one way for a professional soldier to die. That's from the last bullet of the last battle of the last war.

Urge all of your men to pray, not alone in church, but everywhere. Pray when driving. Pray when fighting. Pray alone. Pray with others. Pray by night and pray by day. Pray for the cessation of immoderate rains, for good weather for Battle.Pray for the defeat of our wicked enemy whose banner is injustice and whose good is oppression. Pray for victory. Pray for our Army, and Pray for Peace. We must march together, all out for God.

Wars are not won by fighting battles; wars are won by choosing battles

Do as I have taught you, and you will stay alive.