If there is not the war, you don't get the great general; if there is not a great occasion, you don't get a great statesman; if Lincoln had lived in a time of peace, no one would have known his name.

We have duties to others, and duties to ourselves, and we cannot shirk either.

Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.

Kings and such are just as funny as politicians.

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

Aggressive fighting for the right is the noblest sport the world affords.

wild flowers should be enjoyed unplucked where they grow.