General Longstreet,when once in a fight, was a most brilliant soldier; but he was the hardest man to move I had in my army.

I consider the proper education of our youths one of the most important objects now to be attained and one from which the greatest benefits may be expected.

Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.

I will attack no matter what and win the war!

We made a great mistake in the beginning of our struggle, and I fear, in spite of all we can do, it will prove to be a fatal mistake. We appointed all our worst generals to command our armies, and all our best generals to edit the newspapers

Why, it appears that we appointed all of our worst generals to command the armies and we appointed all of our best generals to edit the newspapers. I mean, I found by reading a newspaper that these editor generals saw all of the defects plainly from the start but didn't tell me until it was too late. I'm willing to yield my place to these best generals and I'll do my best for the cause by editing a newspaper.

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.