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. George B. McClellan More Quotes by George B. McClellan More Quotes From George B. McClellan 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 government intelligent war 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 cost war blood I will not move my army until I am absolutely ready. George B. McClellan ready army moving 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 glowing powerful rights 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 magic land power As far as military necessity will permit, religiously respect the constitutional rights of all. George B. McClellan permit military rights Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home! George B. McClellan paper home war By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land. George B. McClellan magic land war The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country. George B. McClellan trust action country All quiet along the Potomac. George B. McClellan quiet Stand by General Burnside as you have stood by me and all will be well. George B. McClellan civil-war wells war 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 feel sad proud war
