The head cannot take in more than the seat can endure.

Don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy, and the lash.

Luckily ... there were Zulus and Afghans, also the Dervishes in the Soudan. Some of these might, if they were well-disposed, 'put up a show' some day.

The world today is ruled by harassed politicians absorbed in getting into office or turning out the other man so that not much room is left for debating the great issues on their merits

Elderly people and those in authority cannot always be relied upon to take enlightened and comprehending views of what they call the indiscretions of youth.

You know, in war, you don't have to be nice. You only have to be right.

When you are going through hell, keep on going. Never never never give up.