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.

Under divine blessing, we must rely on the bayonet when firearms cannot be furnished

I like liquor - its taste and its effects - and that is just the reason why I never drink it.

It is painful enough to discover with what unconcern they speak of war and threaten it. They do not know its horrors. I have seen enough of it to make me look upon it as the sum of all evils.

Who could not conquer with such troops as these?

I find I like it too much.

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