We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.

You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.

A man may manifest and communicate his joy, but he should conceal and smother his grief as much as possible.

It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.

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.

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

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.