Never let the enemy pick the battle site.
My men don't dig foxholes. I don't want them to. Foxholes only slow up an offensive. Keep moving. And don't give the enemy time to dig one either.
Audacity, audacity, always audacity.
I read the Bible - every goddamn day.
Successful generals make plans to fit circumstances, but do not try to create circumstances to fit plans.
Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.