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.

If you just take it down to bare facts, the reason for living is the reason you make it. I mean the brain was made to create.

Beauty is only a look. It has nothing to do with what I'm like inside.

I really think that if you live for today, tomorrow takes care of itself.

Press on, press on, men.

My duty is to obey orders.

I find I like it too much.

I was afraid the fire would not be hot enough for me to distinguish myself.

Sir! Men who desert their comrades in war deserve to be shot! And Officers who intrude for them deserve to be hung!

The hardships of forced marches are often more painful than the dangers of battle

My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never!

All I am and all I have is at the service of my country.

Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible.

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

The only true rule for cavalry is to follow the enemy as long as he retreats.

Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude.

Under divine blessing, we must rely on the bayonet when firearms cannot be furnished

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

Through life let your principal object be the discharge of duty.