Conscious of my own weakness, I can only seek fervently the guidance … — George B. McClellan

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.

George B. McClellanSoldier · American · 1826 – 1885

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Piety is not a goal but a means to attain through the purest peace of mind the highest culture. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A peace is of the nature of a conquest; for then both parties nobly are subdued, and neither party loser. — William Shakespeare
Close by the Rights of Man, at the least set beside them, are the Rights of the Spirit. — Victor Hugo
The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country. — George B. McClellan
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. — George B. McClellan
When this sad war is over we will all return to our homes, and feel that we can ask no higher honor than the proud consciousness that we belonged to the Army of the Potomac. — George B. McClellan