The consolidation of the states into one vast empire, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of ruin which has overwhelmed all that preceded it.

Duty is the sublimest work in the English language.

We must...submit ourselves in adversity to the will of a merciful God as cheerfully as in prosperity.

I am now considered such a monster, that I hesitate to darken with my shadow, the doors of those I love, lest I should bring upon them misfortune.

But what a cruel thing is war to separate and destroy families and friends.

Alabama soldiers, all I ask of you is to keep up with the Texans!

We have only one rule here - to act like a gentleman at all times.