All secret oath-bound political parties are dangerous to any nation, no matter how pure or how patriotic the motives and principles which first bring them together.

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

The natural disposition of most people is to clothe a commander of a large army whom they do not know, with almost superhuman abilities. A large part of the National army, for instance, and most of the press of the country, clothed General Lee with just such qualities, but I had known him personally, and knew that he was mortal; and it was just as well that I felt this.

The will of the people is the best law.

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

Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.

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.