Science bestowed immense new powers on man, and at the same time, created conditions which were largely beyond his comprehension.

Out of the depths of sorrow and sacrifice will be born again the glory of mankind.

We hoped to land a wild cat that would tear out the bowels of the Boche. Instead we have stranded a vast whale with its tail flopping about in the water.

My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them.

Appeasement is feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last.

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

There is no limit to the ingenuity of man if it is properly and vigorously applied under conditions of peace and justice.