In this work I have received the opposition of a number of men who only advocate the unobtainable because the immediately possible is beyond their moral courage, administrative ability, and their political prescience.

Books are a real solace, friendships are good but action is better than all.

For the moment and for some time great events have been denied me, forward action not come my way.

Judge men less by the labels they wear than by their persistent labour for sure if slow progress.

Don't hustle old people.

Why four great powers should fight over Serbia no fellow can understand.

My duty is clear and at all costs will be done.