Death, in its silent sure march is fast gathering those whom I have longest loved, so that when he shall knock at my door, I will more willingly follow.

Act with a determination not to be turned aside by thoughts of the past and fears of the future.

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.

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

I believe I may so, looking into my own heart, and speaking as in the presence of God, that I have never know one moment of bitterness or resentment.

Ideas are easy to conceive, less easy to execute.

Wisdom is nothing more than healed pain.