Go home all you boys who fought with me and help build up the shattered fortunes of our old state

We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters.

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

You must study to be frank with the world: frankness is the child of honesty and courage. Say just what you mean to do on every occasion, and take it for granted that you mean to do right.

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.

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.

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