It is men who wait to be selected, and not those who seek, from whom we may expect the most efficient service.

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.

Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, or to do anything, never to turn back or to stop until the thing intended was accomplished.