Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less.
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There are very few nearly perfect plays. 'Streetcar' is one of them,
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The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides.
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Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret.
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It is well that war is so terrible, or we should get too fond of it.
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My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.
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Duty, then is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less.
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Private and public life are subject to the same rules-- truth and manliness are two qualities that will carry you through this world much better then policy or tact or expediency or other words that were devised to conceal a deviation from a straight line.
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I need not tell the brave survivors of some many hard fought battles who have remained steadfast to the last that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them.
But feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for the loss that must have attended the continuance of the contest, I determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen.
By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from a consciousness of duty faithfully performed; and I earnestly pray that a Merciful God will extend to you His blessings and protection.
With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your Country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration for myself, I bid you all an affectionate farewell."
R.E. Lee
Genl.
(Robert E. Lee's farewell address, April 9th, 1865)" class="olympicslnk" >"After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Norther Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources.
I need not tell the brave survivors of some many hard fought battles who have remained steadfast to the last that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them.
But feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for the loss that must have attended the continuance of the contest, I determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen.
By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from a consciousness of duty faithfully performed; and I earnestly pray that a Merciful God will extend to you His blessings and protection.
With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your Country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration for myself, I bid you all an affectionate farewell."
R.E. Lee
Genl.
(Robert E. Lee's farewell address, April 9th, 1865)
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Let the tent be struck.
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What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors.
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The trite saying that honesty is the best policy has met with the just criticism that honesty is not policy. The real honest man is honest from conviction of what is right, not from policy.
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Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.
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It is well that war is so terrible. We should grow too fond of it.
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Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.
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My chief concern is to try to be an humble, earnest Christian.
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Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one.
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Whiskey - I like it, I always did, and that is the reason I never use it.
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We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.
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The devil's name is dullness.
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