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

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 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.

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.

Bad experiences in life make you really appreciate the wonderful ones we are fortunate to have. Let’s embrace this moment we’ve been given and cherish it for life.

If you fear it you believe in it

I want a world where hearts are not deceived and do not deceive others.

There is only two kind of #books .First one is by some #famous person and Second one makes a person #famous .

The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.

The more research you do, the more at ease you are in the world you're writing about. It doesn't encumber you, it makes you free.

I feel I always have to work harder, I have to impress all the time. Impress whom? With what? People say, "Just be yourself." Well, my anxiety is that people aren't going to want that.

Art is just as comprehensible as science, but in its own terms.

My brothers and I always did improv stuff in our basement with our friends; we're super nerds, and that was our way of spending a Friday night.

Personally I find there is just as much if not more creativity among game makers as there is among feature filmmakers.