Do your duty and leave the rest to Providence.

My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me.

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

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.

All I am and all I have is at the service of my country.

The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.

I yield to no man in sympathy for the gallant men under my command; but I am obliged to sweat them tonight, so that I may save their blood tomorrow.