But my later experience has taught me two lessons: first, that things are seen plainer after the events have occurred; second, that the most confident critics are generally those who know the least about the matter criticised.

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.

Retreat? NO. I propose to attach at daylight and whip them.

I will not move my army without onions.

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

Declare church and state forever separate and distinct; but each free within their proper spheres.

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.