James Wolfe quotes

Now God be praised, I die contented. (James Wolfe)
The impossibility of a retreat makes no difference in the situation of men resolved to conquer or die; and, believe me, my friends, if your conquest could be bought with the blood of your general, he would most cheerfully resign a life which he has long devoted to his country. View quote
James Wolfe
I congratulate you, my brave countrymen and fellow soldiers, on the spirit and success with which you have executed this important part of our enterprise. View quote
James Wolfe
Gentlemen, I would rather have written those lines than take Quebec tomorrow. View quote
James Wolfe
Possessed with a full confidence of the certain success which British valor must gain over such enemies, I have led you up these steep and dangerous rocks, only solicitous to show you the foe within your reach. View quote
James Wolfe
A few regular troops from old France, weakened by hunger and sickness, who, when fresh, were unable to withstand the British soldiers, are their general's chief dependence. View quote
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You're dog water, boxed like a fish. I set this up and you lost so fast. View quote
James Wolfe
You know too well the forces which compose their army to dread their superior numbers. View quote
James Wolfe
I shall eat cheese before I die contented. View quote
James Wolfe