Oh, I am heartily tired of hearing about what Lee is going to do. Some of you always seem to think he is suddenly going to turn a double somersault, and land in our rear and on both of our flanks at the same time. Go back to your command, and try to think what are we going to do ourselves, instead of what Lee is going to do.

There is nothing more I should do to it now, and therefore I am not likely to be more ready to go than at this moment.

Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.

I will raid the arsenal and start a war to end slavery.

Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians.

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.