What the country needs is the annihilation of the enemy.

A ship's a fool to fight a fort.

I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a saving sense of humor.

Whoever gains the palm by merit, let him hold it.

My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Country and I am envious only of glory; for if it be a sin to covet glory I am the most offending soul alive.

Let me alone: I have yet my legs and one arm. Tell the surgeon to make haste and his instruments. I know I must lose my right arm, so the sooner it's off the better.

Time is everything; five minutes make the difference between victory and defeat.