The real honest man is honest from conviction of what is right, not from policy.

The time is not come for impartial history. If the truth were told just now, it would not be credited.

Such an executive officer the sun never shone on. I have but to show him my design, and I know that it can be done, it will be done...Straight as the needle to the pole he advanced to the execution of my purpose.

All this has been my fault.

Teach him to deny himself.

Lee tells his troops. After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources.

For I consider the character of no man affected by a want of success, provided he has made an honest effort to succeed.