I care not what others think of what I do, but I care very much about what I think of what I do! That is character!

With self-discipline, all things are possible

If a strong man has not in him the lift toward lofty things, his strength makes him only a curse to himself and his neighbor.

We cannot do great deeds unless we're willing to do the small things that make up the sum of greatness.

The United States does not have a choice as to whether or not is will or will not play a great part in the world. Fate has made that choice for us. The only question is whether we will play the part well or badly.

For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.

There is not one among us in whom a devil does not dwell; at some time, on some point, that devil masters each of us... It is not having been in the Dark House, but having left it, that counts.