The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.

The theory of government changes with general progress.

I suppose this work is part of the devil that is in us all.

...but for a soldier his duty is plain. He is to obey the orders of all those placed over him and whip the enemy wherever he meets him.

... anything is better than indecision. We must decide. If I am wrong, we shall soon find out and can do the other thing. But not to decide wastes both time and money and may ruin everything.

Wars produce many stories of fiction, some of which are told until they are believed to be true.

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.