I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.

No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.

I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly

It has been my misfortune to be engaged in more battles than any other general on the other side of the Atlantic; but there was never a time during my command when I would not have chosen some settlement by reason rather than the sword.

Labor disgraces no man, but occasionally men disgrace labor.