Read history, works of truth, not novels and romances
My chief concern is to try to be an humble, earnest Christian.
Without music, we wouldn't have an Army.
As a general principle you should not force young men to do their duty, but let them do it voluntarily and thereby develop their characters.
There is nothing left for me to do but to go and see General Grant and I would rather die a thousand deaths.
I am as willing to serve now as in the beginning in any capacity and at any post where I can do good. The lower the position, the more suitable to my ability and the more agreeable to my feelings.