George B. McClellan Quotes & Sayings

The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country. — 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

Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home! — 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

He (recently-appointed and new-to-command Robert E Lee) will be timid in the irresolute in action. — George B. McClellan

I will not move my army until I am absolutely ready. — George B. McClellan

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

As far as military necessity will permit, religiously respect the constitutional rights of all. — George B. McClellan

By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land. — George B. McClellan

All quiet along the Potomac. — 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

Stand by General Burnside as you have stood by me and all will be well. — 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. McClellan