All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government as originally organized should be administered in purity and truth.

The enemy is here, and if we do not whip him, he will whip us.

Act with a determination not to be turned aside by thoughts of the past and fears of the future.

There is a true glory and a true honor: the glory of duty done--the honor of the integrity of principle.

It is easier to make our wishes conform to our means than to make our means conform to our wishes.

For I consider the character of no man affected by a want of success, provided he has made an honest effort to succeed.

To be a good soldier, you must love the army. To be a good commander, you must be willing to order the death of the thing you love.