The strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience to its officers.

...knowing the secret of happiness to be freedom, and the secret of freedom a brave heart, not idly to stand aside from the enemy's onset.

When tremendous dangers are involved, no one can be blamed for looking to his own interest.

In peace and prosperity states and individuals have better sentiments, because they do not find themselves suddenly confronted with imperious necessities; but war takes away the easy supply of daily wants and so proves a rough master that brings most men's characters to a level with their fortunes

Hope is an expensive commodity. It makes better sense to be prepared.

And where the rewards for merit are greatest, there are found the best citizens.

Remember that this greatness was won by men with courage, with knowledge of their duty, and with a sense of honor in action.