The only way to lead people is to show them a future: a leader is a dealer in hope.
All the great captains have performed vast achievements by conforming with the rules of art--by adjusting efforts to obstacles.
Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.
Every hour of lost time is a chance of future misfortune.
Rashness succeeds often, still more often fails.
A man will fight harder for his interests than for his rights.