George B. McClellan famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

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.
-- George B. McClellan

#War #Intelligent #White
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

#War #Blood #Cost
The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country.
-- George B. McClellan

#Trust #Country #Action
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. McClellan

#Powerful #Rights #Glowing
All quiet along the Potomac.
-- George B. McClellan

#Quiet
I find myself in a new and strange position here: President, cabinet, Gen. Scott, and all deferring to me. By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.
-- George B. McClellan

#Power #Land #Magic
Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home!
-- George B. McClellan

#War #Home #Paper
Stand by General Burnside as you have stood by me and all will be well.
-- George B. McClellan

#War #Civil War #Wells
By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.
-- George B. McClellan

#War #Land #Magic
As far as military necessity will permit, religiously respect the constitutional rights of all.
-- George B. McClellan

#Military #Rights #Permit

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