I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
Nathan Hale
It is the duty of every good officer to obey any orders given him by his commander in chief.
I greatly fear some of America's greatest and most dangerous enemies are such as think themselves her best friends.
I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary.
Shun all vice, especially card playing.
