Through life let your principal object be the discharge of duty.

We must make this campaign an exceedingly active one. Only thus can a weaker country cope with a stronger; it must make up in activity what it lacks in strength.

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

I am more anxious than I can express that my men should be not only good soldiers of their country, but also good soldiers of the cross.

Who could not conquer with such troops as these?

I like liquor - its taste and its effects - and that is just the reason why I never drink it.

If officers desire to have control over their commands, they must remain habitually with them, industriously attend to their instruction and comfort, and in battle lead them well.