Brains and character rule the world. The most distinguished Frenchman of the last century said: Men succeed less by their talents than their character. There were scores of men a hundred years ago who had more intellect than Washington. He outlives and overrides them all by the influence of his character.

On a single winged word hath hung the destiny of nations.

We measure genius by quality, not by quantity.

Revolutions are not made, they come.

Example acquires tenfold authority when it speaks from the grave.

If there is anything in the universe that can't stand discussion, let it crack.

Revolutions never go backwards.