What a man wants to do he generally can do, if he wants to badly enough.

A great book begins with an idea; a great life, with a determination.

I would not sit waiting for some vague tomorrow, nor for something to happen. One could wait a lifetime, and find nothing at the end of the waiting. I would begin here, I would make something happen.

Who mentioned the Church? On the contrary, I have great respect for religion. My objection is to those who are against so many things and for so little.

Folks who talk about no violence are always the ones who are first to call a policeman and usually they are sure there is one handy.

One thing has always been true: That book or that person who can give me an idea or a new slant on an old idea is my friend.

Any man can shoot a gun, and with practice he can draw fast and shoot accurately, but that makes no difference. What counts is how you stand up when somebody is shooting back at you.