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.

Duty is ours; the consequences are the Lord God's

People who are anxious to bring on war don't know what they are bargaining for; they don't see all the horrors that must accompany such an event.

In the Army of the Shenandoah, you were the 'First Brigade!' In the Army of the Potomac you were the 'First Brigade!' In the Second Corps of this Army, you are the 'First Brigade!' You are the 'First Brigade' in the affections of your general, and I hope by your future deeds and bearing you will be handed down the posterity as the 'First Brigade' in this our Second War of Independence. Farewell!

Let us go over, and sit in the shade of the trees.

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

I was afraid the fire would not be hot enough for me to distinguish myself.