An Army is a collection of armed men obliged to obey one man. Every change in the rules which impairs the principle weakens the army.

Courage - a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to endure it.

My aim, then, was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom.

My aim then was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us.

But, my dear sirs, when peace does come, you may call on me for any thing. Then will I share with you the last cracker, and watch with you to shield your homes and families against danger from every quarter.