Napoleon could never imagine that some people loved their country as much as he loved his own.

It was an utterly phenomenal achievement.

Since September 11, it seems to me that never in our lifetime, except possibly in the early stages of World War II, has it been clearer that we have as a source of strength, a source of direction, a source of inspiration - our story.

Read. Read every chance you get. Read to keep growing. Read history. Read poetry. Read for pure enjoyment. Read a book called Life on a Little Known Planet. It's about insects. It will make you feel better.

Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.

It was a day and age that saw no reason why one could not learn whatever was required - learn vitally anything - by the close study of books.

You've got to marinate your head, in that time and culture. You've got to become them." (Speaking about researching, and reading, and immersing yourself in History)