Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude.

The hardships of forced marches are often more painful than the dangers of battle

Don't say it's impossible! Turn your command over to the next officer. If he can't do it, I'll find someone who can, even if I have to take him from the ranks!

It is painful enough to discover with what unconcern they speak of war and threaten it. They do not know its horrors. I have seen enough of it to make me look upon it as the sum of all evils.

There are but few commanders who properly appreciate the value of celerity.

War means fighting. The business of the soldier is to fight. ... To move swiftly, strike vigorously, and secure all the fruits of victory is the secret of successful war.

I was afraid the fire would not be hot enough for me to distinguish myself.