But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare with the umost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.

There is a Destiny which has the control of our actions, not to be resisted by the strongest efforts of Human Nature.

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast, or a sin that my soul more abhors, than that black and detestable one, ingratitude.

The Cincinnatus of the West, Whom envy dared not hate, Bequeath'd the name of Washington, To make man blush there was but one!

'Mind you, I've been here during the bad times too - one year we came second.'

Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the…