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.

Duty is ours; consequences are God's.

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.

Shoot the brave officers, and the cowards will run away and take the men with them.

My duty is to obey orders.

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.