Quotes by Philip Kearny

• Oh, go in anywhere Colonel, go in anywhere. You'll find lovely fighting all along the line.
• The Rebel bullet that can kill me has not yet been molded.
• We ought instead of retreating should follow up the enemy and take Richmond. And in full view of all responsible for such declaration, I say to you all, such an order can only be prompted by cowardice or treason.
• I, Philip Kearny, an old soldier, enter my solemn protest against this order for retreat.
• I can make men follow me to hell.
• War is horrible because it strangles youth.