You may be whatever you resolve to be.

My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me.

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

Never take counsel of your fears.

I am more afraid of King Alcohol than of all the bullets of the enemy.

I am more anxious than I can express that my men should be not only good soldiers of their country, but also good soldiers of the cross.

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.