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.
Do your duty and leave the rest to Providence.
The only true rule for cavalry is to follow the enemy as long as he retreats.
All I am and all I have is at the service of my country.
Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet!
Arms is a profession that, if its principles are adhered to for success, requires an officer do what he fears may be wrong, and yet, according to military experience, must be done, if success is to be attained.