Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you've got to start young.

I think there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart and that is softness of head.

The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.

The worst of all fears is the fear of living

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

Americanism is a question of spirit, of conviction and purpose, not creed or birthplaces. The test of our worth is the service we render.

Appraisals are where you get together with your team leader and agree what an outstanding member of the team you are, how much your contribution has been valued, what massive potential you have and, in recognition of all this, would you mind having your salary halved.