People who are anxious to bring on war don't know what they are bargaining for; they don't see all the horrors that must accompany such an event..

I am more afraid of King Alcohol than of all the bullets of the enemy..

My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to b….

It is painful enough to discover with what unconcern they speak of war and threaten it. They do not know its horrors. I have seen enough of it to mak….

My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed..

Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit so long as your men h….

I am more anxious than I can express that my men should be not only good soldiers of their country, but also good soldiers of the cross..

Do your duty and leave the rest to Providence..

Never take counsel of your fears..

Our movement was a great success; I think the most successful military movement of my life. But I expect to receive more credit for it than I deserve….

Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet!.

He is cautious. He ought to be. But he is NOT slow. Lee is a phenomenon. He is the only man whom I would follow blindfolded..

I have so fixed the habit in my own mind that I never raise a glass of water to my lips without a moment's asking of God's blessing. I never seal a l….

What is life without honor? Degradation is worse than death..

We are all but instruments of God..

I want my army to be an army of the living God..

Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit....

Shoot the brave officers, and the cowards will run away and take the men with them..

The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth..

You may be whatever you resolve to be..

Duty is ours; the consequences are the Lord God's.