In civilization, as in a southern latitude, man degenerates at length, and yields to the incursion of more northern tribes.

Duty is one and invariable; it requires no impossibilities, nor can it ever be disregarded with impunity.

All endeavor calls for the ability to tramp the last mile, shape the last plan, endure the last hours toil. The fight to the finish spirit is the one... characteristic we must posses if we are to face the future as finishers.

A man can suffocate on courtesy.

The brave man braves nothing, nor knows he of his bravery.

When a man truly commits, the universe will conspire to assure his success.

It often happens that a man is more humanely related to a cat or dog than to any human being.