"The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained."

"To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace."

"I can with truth assure you, that I never did, nor do I believe I ever shall, make a scouting party my whole army."

"If I should conceive myself to be of too much importance to the cause, and to be unwilling to make such sacrifices as the crisis may require, it would be a proof of my unworthiness."

"It is well known that when I was in the service of my country, I never spared myself; and I do not mean to do it now."