Respect is based on Friendship,and friendship is based on love and love is so accidental isn't it ?

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.

My heart bleeds at the death of every one of our gallant men.

I did only what my duty demanded. I could have taken no other course without dishonor.

Postal officials say that before Christmas they receive tons of letters written to Santa Claus, but after Christmas how few letters of thanks are sent to him! From childhood onward, human beings seem to be characterized by thanklessness.

My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.

My trust is in the mercy and wisdom of a kind Providence, who ordereth all things for our good.