I find myself in a new and strange position here: President, cabinet, Gen. Scott, and all deferring to me. By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.

The Union, which can alone insure internal peace, and external security to each State, Must and Shall be Preserved, cost what it may in time, treasure, and blood.

I will not move my army until I am absolutely ready.

As far as military necessity will permit, religiously respect the constitutional rights of all.

Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home!

The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country.

By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.

It is not given to our weak intellects to understand the steps of Providence as they occur: we comprehend them only as we look back upon them in the far-distant past.

Stand by General Burnside as you have stood by me and all will be well.

All quiet along the Potomac.

When this sad war is over we will all return to our homes, and feel that we can ask no higher honor than the proud consciousness that we belonged to the Army of the Potomac.

Nobody gets in to see the wizard. Not nobody.

Not the action, but the expectation creates results.

If the history of the Day of Atonement has anything to say to us now it is: never relieve individuals of moral responsibility. The more we have, the more we grow.

This is no time to act like a gentleman. I am a cad and shall react like one.

I'm glad now, at age 66, that I never used alcohol or tobacco... I've buried a lot of friends who used tobacco or alcohol.

My biggest struggles have been my biggest teachers.

Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.

If you twisted my arm today, I would probably vote for James Harden, he's single-handedly put that Houston Rockets team in the position they are in today. It would be tough.

I just want to do something big if I do anything at all.

I look for struggle in the roles I choose - struggle and perseverance.