Keep steady in the view of the great principles for which you contend. The safety of your homes and the lives of all you hold dear depend upon your courage and exertions. Let each man resolve to be victorious, and that the right of self government, liberty and peace shall find him a defender.

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

I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were seeking to wrest from the South dearest rights. But I have never cherished toward them bitter or vindictive feelings. And have never seen the day when I did not pray for them.

Duty is the sublimest work in the English language.

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

I will attack no matter what and win the war!

History teaches us hope.