Never take counsel of your fears.

I want my army to be an army of the living God.

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.

He is cautious. He ought to be. But he is NOT slow. Lee is a phenomenon. He is the only man whom I would follow blindfolded.

Arms is a profession that, if its principles are adhered to for success, requires an officer do what he fears may be wrong, and yet, according to military experience, must be done, if success is to be attained.

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

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