Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace.

...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.

I would suggest the taxation of all property equally whether church or corporation.

When news of the surrender first reached our lines our men commenced firing a salute of a hundred guns in honor of the victory. I at once sent word, however, to have it stopped. The Confederates were now our prisoners, and we did not want to exult over their downfall.

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

Quit thinking about what Bobby Lee's gonna do to us and start thinking about what we're going to do to him.

There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.