Such an executive officer the sun never shone on. I have but to show him my design, and I know that it can be done, it will be done...Straight as the needle to the pole he advanced to the execution of my purpose.

I believe it to be the duty of everyone to unite in the restoration of the country and the reestablishment of peace and harmony.

Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one.

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.

Duty, then is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less.

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

Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret.