The masterless man . . . afflicted with the magic of the necessary words. . . . Words that may become alive and walk up and down in the hearts of the hearers.

We have forty million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse.

He became an officer and a gentleman, which is an enviable thing.

O it's Tommy this, and Tommy that, and Tommy 'ow's your soul/But it's thin red line of heroes when the drums begin to roll.

One man in a thousand, Solomon says. Will stick more close than a brother. And it's worth while seeking him half your days If you find him before the other. ---The Thousandth Man

When your Daemon is in charge, do not try to think consciously. Drift, wait, and obey.

A boy of to-day is affected by every change of tone and gust of opinion, so that he lies even when he desires to speak the truth.