At the core, the American citizen soldiers knew the difference between right and wrong, and they didn't want to live in a world in which wrong prevailed. So they fought, and won, and we all of us, living and yet to be born, must be forever profoundly grateful.

In 1945, there were more people killed, more buildings destroyed, more high explosives set off, more fires burning than before or since.

Like their predecessors, the Presidents of today just throw up their hands.

As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way.

There are many rules of good writing, but the best way to find them is to be a good reader.

Writing is not the easiest way to make a living. Your work long hours, usually all by yourself. It is not a way to make money.

We know how to win wars. We must learn now to win peace.