Nothing should be done for spite's sake.

When you are going through hell, don't stop.

The is always much to be said for not attempting more than you can do and for making a certainty of what you try. But this principle, like others in life and war, has it exceptions.

It is never possible to guarantee success, it is only possible to deserve it.

When you feel you cannot continue in your position for another minute, and all that is in human power has been done, that is the moment when the enemy is most exhausted, and when one step forward will give you the fruits of the struggle you have borne

When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber.

The United States abd usually be reiled on to do the right thing, but only after they have tried all the other alternatives.