The peace we seek and need means much more than mere absence of war. It means the acceptance of law, and the fostering of justice, in all the world.

The one quality that can be developed by studious reflection and practice is the leadership of men.

In the final choice a soldier's pack is not so heavy as a prisoner's chains.

. . .a sense of humor can be a great help-particularly a sense of humor about (oneself). William Howard Taft joked about his own corpulence and people loved it; took nothing from his inherent dignity. Lincoln eased tense moments with bawdy stories, and often poked fun at himself-and history honors him for this human quality. A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.

Dollars and guns are no substitutes for brains and will power.

No battle was ever won according to plan, but no battle was ever won without one.

Why don't you lay the footpaths where the students want to walk?