I am now considered such a monster, that I hesitate to darken with my shadow, the doors of those I love, lest I should bring upon them misfortune.

It is easier to make our wishes conform to our means than to make our means conform to our wishes.

The devil's name is dullness.

Go home all you boys who fought with me and help build up the shattered fortunes of our old state

There is nothing left for me to do but to go and see General Grant and I would rather die a thousand deaths.

We have but one rule here, and that is that every student must be a gentleman.

Live in the world you inhabit. Look upon things as they are. Take them as you find them. Make the best of them. Turn them to your advantage.