What a solace Christianity must be to one who has an undoubted conviction of its truth!

In politics nothing is immutable. Events carry within them an invincible power.

All the great captains have performed vast achievements by conforming with the rules of art--by adjusting efforts to obstacles.

One must learn to forgive and not to hold a hostile, bitter attitude of mind, which offends those about us and prevents us from enjoying ourselves. One must recognize human shortcomings and adjust himself to them rather than to be constantly finding fault with them.

Ambition never is in a greater hurry that I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking.

The greatest danger occurs at the moment of victory

In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake.