War stirs in men's hearts the mud of their worst instincts. It puts a premium on violence, nourishes hatred, and gives free rein to cupidity. It crushes the weak, exalts the unworthy, and bolsters tyranny .. .Time and time again it has destroyed all ordered living, devastated hope, and put the prophets to death.

It's better to have a bad plan then no plan at all.

A man of character finds a special attractiveness in difficulty, since it is only by coming to grips with difficulty that he can realize his potentialities.

Genius sometimes consists of knowing when to stop.

The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.

One does not arrest Voltaire.