It is a good thing to stand away from the canvas from time to time and take a full view of the picture.

Gentleman, I am hardening on this enterprise. I repeat, I am now hardening towards this enterprise.

When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened

If you want to discover new oceans, you must first have the courage to leave shore.

Never pass up the chance to sit down or go to the bathroom.

Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.

When I was younger I made it a rule never to take strong drink before lunch. It is now my rule never to do so before breakfast.