Without courage all other virtues lose their meaning.
Rules were made for fools to follow and wise men to be guided by.
I feel devoutly thankful to have been born fond of writing.
When you're going through hell - just keep on going!
When one is in office one has no idea how damnable things can feel to the ordinary rank and file of the public.
There is, therefore, wisdom in reserving one's decisions as long as possible and until all the facts and forces that will be potent at the moment are revealed.