The first qualification of a soldier is fortitude under fatigue and privation. Courage is only the second; hardship, poverty, and want are the best school of the soldier.

If courage is the first characteristic of the soldier, perseverance is the second.

In time of revolution, with perseverance and courage, a soldier should think nothing impossible.

Turks can be killed, but they can never be conquered.

Never be discouraged, because every wrong turn attempt, when left behind you, is another step forward taking you closer to your goals.

The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us only the choice of brave resistance, or the most abject submission. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.