Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children's children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.

Give the brethren a chance to do something, anything, no matter how small or unimportant. A brother convinced that he is helpful is enthusiastic.

Nothing is gained by debate on non-debatable subjects.

Silent strength is the quality of all good men and most mummies.

From time to time, little men will find fault with what you have done...but they will go down the stream like bubbles, they will vanish. But the work you have done will remain for the ages.

A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.

Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.