Whether his policy was right or wrong, he built up the glory of the nation.

Every day is a new experience for us right now, but at least we've got a place to stay. You've just got to sit back and laugh about things and take it all in stride. As long as you wake up the next morning, it was a good day.

The soldier who gropes for glory must submit himself to discipline. Subordination gives strength and security to an army. He that will not submit to it when corrected and improved by the experience of ages does not deserve the proud appellation of a soldier.

We now occupy the proud attitude of a sovereign and independent Republic, which will impose upon us the obligation of evincing to the world that we are worthy to be free. This will only be accomplished by wise legislation, the maintenance of our integrity, and the faithful and just redemption of our plighted faith wherever it has been pledged.

I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.

We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the conquest and must conquer or perish. It is vain to look for present aid: None is at hand. We must now act or abandon all hope!