My Chief Concern Is To Try To

I Cannot Trust A Man To Control Others Who Cannot Control Himself.

A True Man Of Honor Feels Humbled Himself When He Cannot Help Humbling Others.

I Consider The Proper Education Of Our Youths One Of The Most Important Objects Now To Be Attained And One From Which The Greatest Benefits May Be Expected.

Lee Tells His Troops. After Four Years Of Arduous Service Marked By Unsurpassed Courage And Fortitude The Army Of Northern Virginia Has Been Compelled To Yield To Overwhelming Numbers And Resources.

For I Consider The Character Of No Man Affected By A Want Of Success, Provided He Has Made An Honest Effort To Succeed.