Washington had performed his role to perfection. It was no enough that a leader look the part; by Washington's rules, he must know how to act it with self-command and precision.

People are so helpful. People will stop what they're doing to show you something, to walk with you through a section of the town, or explain how a suspension bridge really works.

Morality only is eternal. All the rest is balloon and bubble from the cradle to the grave.

My love is to tell a story but I like stories that evolve from character, from the nature of the individuals involved.

I work very hard on the writing, writing and rewriting and trying to weed out the lumber.

You have to have wisdom and knowledge as well as virtue to preserve your rights and liberties.

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.