Any victory would be dear at such a price.

To be a good soldier, you must love the army. To be a good commander, you must be willing to order the death of the thing you love.

All I ever wanted was a Virginia farm, no end of cream and fresh butter and fried chicken - not one fried chicken, or two, but unlimited fried chicken.

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.

It is history that teaches us to hope.

Let us go home and cultivate our virtues.

You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.