I want my army to be an army of the living God.
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.
You may be whatever you resolve to be.
My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never!
Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude.
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.