George Meade

War is very uncertain in its results, and often when affairs look most desperate they suddenly assume a more hopeful state.

— George Meade

The country looks to this army to relieve it from the devestation and disgrace of a hostile invasion. Whatever fatigues and sacrafices we may be called upon to undergo, let us have in view constantly the magnitude of the interests involved, and let each man determine to do his duty, leaving to an all-controlling Providence the decision of the contest.

— George Meade