Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others their principles for the sake of their party

My hand seemed arrested by a silent veto.

I do not see any other way of realizing our hopes about World Organization in five or six days. Even the Almighty took seven.

There is a good saying to the effect that when a new book appears one should read an old one. As as author I would not recommend too strict an adherence to this saying.

We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job.

It is a fine thing to be honest, but it is also very important to be right.

No matter how enmeshed a commander becomes in the elaboration of his own thoughts, it is sometimes necessary to take the enemy into account.