It was 1943. The U.S. had already entered World War II, so I decided to join the army.

Every man is a hero if he strives more for others than for himself alone.

In the race of men is much greed and envy; but of truth, little.

Evil conquered?' said Gwydion. 'You have learned much, but learn this last and hardest of lessons. You have conquered only the enchantments of evil. That was the easiest of your tasks, only a beginning, not an ending. Do you believe evil itself to be so quickly overcome? Not so long as men still hate and slay each other, when greed and anger goad them. Against these even a flaming sword cannot prevail, but only that portion of good in all men's hearts whose flame can never be quenched.

Craftsmanship isn't like water in an earthen pot, to be taken out by the dipperful until it's empty. No, the more drawn out the more remains.

Seize the day, whatever's in it to seize, before something comes along and seizes you.

Behind one truth there is always yet another.