Anyone can do his work, however hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down. And this is all that life really means.

when the fierce, burning winds blow over our lives-and we cannot prevent them-let us, too, accept the inevitable. And then get busy and pick up the pieces.

Talk in terms of the other person's interests.

Everyone should have a deep-seated interest or hobby to enrich his mind, add zest to living, and perhaps, depending upon what it is, result in a service to his country.

All the king's horses and all the king's men can't put the past together again. So let's remember: Don't try to saw sawdust.

There is a certain degree of satisfaction in having the courage to admit one's errors.

Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs.