Manifest destiny was on the march, and it was unfortunate that Mexico stood in the path.

During their lifetimes, every man and woman will stumble across a great opportunity. Sadly, most of them will simply pick themselves up, dust themselves down and carry on as if nothing ever happened.

Americans are a wonderful people: They will always do the right thing--after exhausting every other possible alternative.

In war, truth is often the first casualty.

Never stand so high upon a principle that you cannot lower it to suit the circumstances.

Most of the significant contributions that have been made to society have been made by people who were tired.

Money is like manure, its only good if you spread it around.