It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.

I would rather die a thousand deaths than surrender.

Alabama soldiers, all I ask of you is to keep up with the Texans!

I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it.

Abandon your animosities and make your sons Americans!

What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbours.

The dominant party cannot reign forever, and truth and justice will prevail at last.

The education of a man is never completed until he dies.

I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation.

Act with a determination not to be turned aside by thoughts of the past and fears of the future.

The enemy never sees the backs of my Texans!

I was too weak to defend, so I attacked

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.

It is history that teaches us to hope.

So far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I rejoice that slavery is abolished.

A land without memories is a people without liberty.

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

Hell, there are no rules here – we’re trying to accomplish something.

Not everything of value in life comes from books- experience the world.