It is dishonorable to say one thing and think another; how much more dishonorable to write one thing and think another.

The intellect must not be kept at consistent tension, but diverted by pastimes.... The mind must have relaxation, and will rise stronger and keener after recreation.

The chief bond of the soldier is his oath of allegiance and love for the flag.

To be always fortunate, and to pass through life with a soul that has never known sorrow, is to be ignorant of one half of nature.

No man finds it difficult to return to nature except the man who has deserted nature.

Retirement without the love of letters is a living burial.

The fortune of war is always doubtful.