England and the United States are natural allies, and should be the best of friends.

A military life had no charms for me, and I had not the faintest idea of staying in the army even if I should be graduated, which I did not expect.

...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.

One of my superstitions had always been when I started to go anywhere or do anything, not to turn back, or stop until the thing intended was accomplished. I have frequently started to go places where I had never been and to which I did not know the way, depending upon making inquiries on the road, and if I got past the place without knowing it, instead of turning back, I would go until a road was found turning in the right direction, take that, and come in by the other side.

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.

War is progressive because all instruments of war are progressive.

It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.