Things do not get better by being left alone.

Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.

Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory. He who enjoys it wields a power more durable than that of a great king. He is an independent force in the world.

It is better to be frightened now than killed hereafter

You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor and you will have war.

No one should waste a day.

The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.