Never ask age of a woman.

The great question is, can war be outlawed from the world? If so, it would mark the greatest advance in civilization since the Sermon on the Mount.

I address you with neither rancor nor bitterness in the fading twilight of life, with but one purpose in mind: to serve my country.

No army has ever done so much with so little.

The Pacific no longer represents menacing avenues of approach for a prospective invader. It assumes, instead, the friendly aspect of a peaceful lake. Our line of defense is a natural one and can be maintained with a minimum of military effort and expense.

Once war is forced upon us, there is no alternative than to apply every available means to bring it to a swift end. War’s very object is victory-not prolonged indecision.

I've looked that old scoundrel death in the eye many times but this time I think he has me on the ropes.