The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.

To anticipate and prevent disasters is the part of prudence. I hope your measures will be calculated accordingly.

We should never despair; our situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will again.

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

The scheme, my Lord, which I have under consideration is one of such importance that I should not choose to confide it to paper, especially as the chances are very great of its falling into improper hands.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

The reflection upon my situation, and that of this army, produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.

The hour is fast approaching, on which the honor and success of this army and the safety of our bleeding country depend. Remember officers and soldiers that you are free men, fighting for the blessings of liberty.

It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones.

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

I cannot tell a lie. I did cut it with my hatchet.