George B Mcclellan Inspirational Quotes (8)

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

Conscious of my own weakness, I can only seek fervently the guidance of the Ruler of the Universe, and, relying on His all-powerful aid, do my best to restore Union and peace to a suffering people, and to establish and guard their liberties and rights.

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.

The President is no more than a well-meaning baboon. I went to the White House directly after tea, where I found The Original Gorilla, about as intelligent as ever. What a specimen to be at the head of our affairs now.

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.

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

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