I have so fixed the habit in my own mind that I never raise a glass of water to my lips without a moment's asking of God's blessing. I never seal a letter without putting a word of prayer under the seal. I never take a letter from the post without a brief sending of my thoughts heavenward. I never change classes in the section room without a minute's petition on the cadets who go out and those who come in.

Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible.

Madam, if your son were to come home and try to shirk duty, you ought to shut your door in his face and treat him as a renegade unworthy of your name or regard.

My duty is to obey orders.

We are all but instruments of God.

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

Sir! Men who desert their comrades in war deserve to be shot! And Officers who intrude for them deserve to be hung!