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

We must...submit ourselves in adversity to the will of a merciful God as cheerfully as in prosperity.

I tremble for my country when I hear of confidence expressed in me. I know too well my weakness, that our only hope is in God.

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

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

The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides.

The biggest mistake of my life was taking a military education.