Edmund Kirby Smith Born : May 16, 1824 Died : March 28, 1893 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Edmund Kirby Smith I have broken all ties that bind me to the (U.S.) Army, not suddenly, impulsively, but conscientiously and after due deliberation. I sacrifice more to my principles than any other officer in the Army can do. I would rather carry a musket in the cause of the South than be commander-in-chief under Mr. Lincoln. Edmund Kirby Smith sacrifice army war