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

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.

... 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.

The distant rear of an army engaged in battle is not the best place from which to judge correctly what is going on in front.

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

Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.