William Tecumseh Sherman

"The grandeur of the age must necessarily develop great men."

"A soldier must possess both intellect and courage."

"I abhor slavery as much as any man living."

"The march to the sea will be one of the most important steps of the war."

"Let us remember that railroads and commerce have more effect than armies."

"I prefer a man with courage and determination to one with genius and weakness."

"My life has been a continued success."

"It is the duty of a commander to know the disposition of his forces."

"I believe in hard work and honest dealing in all things."

"The strength of a nation is determined by the character of its people."

"A soldier's heart is his most valuable possession."

"We must teach our children the value of liberty."

"Truth will prevail in the end."

"The pen is mightier than the sword in matters of opinion."

"A man is not fully complete until he has worked."

"I have found that many men will fight for principles."

"Nature rewards those who understand her laws."

"The history of the world is but the biography of great men."

"I never think about myself; I only think about the cause."

"Patience in war is a virtue often rewarded."

"The greatest leaders inspire rather than command."

"I have always believed in the power of perseverance."

"A man must know himself before he can lead others."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"Kindness is the foundation of all social progress."

"I respect the man who stands by his convictions."

"Beauty in nature is a reflection of divine order."

"The measure of a man is what he does with power."

"Death comes to all men, but great deeds echo forever."

"Imagination is more valuable than knowledge in building the future."