The Southern rebellion was largely the outgrowth of the Mexican war. Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions. We got our punishment in the most sanguinary and expensive war of modern times.

I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don't see how I can ever trust any human being again.

I will not move my army without onions.

Two commanders on the same field are always one too many.

...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.

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

It does look like a very good exercise. But what is the little white ball for?