I did only what my duty demanded. I could have taken no other course without dishonor.

No day should be lived unless it was begun with a prayer of thankfulness and an intercession for guidance.

I have thought from the time of the cessation of the hostilities, that silence and patience on the part of the South was the true course; and I think so still. Controversy of all kinds will, in my opinion, only serve to continue excitement and passion, and will prevent the public mind from the acknowledgement and acceptance of the truth.

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.

We poor sinners need to come back from our wanderings to seek pardon through the all-sufficient merits of our Redeemer. And we need to pray earnestly for the power of the Holy Spirit to give us a precious revival in our hearts and among the unconverted.

You cannot be a true man until you learn to obey.

Respect is based on Friendship,and friendship is based on love and love is so accidental isn't it ?