History is written by the victors.

Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never -- in nothing, great or small, large or petty -- never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense.

Writing a book is an adventure.

Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others their principles for the sake of their party

An efficient and a successful administration manifests itself equally in small as in great matters.

Everyone has his day and some days last longer than others.

The man who stands firm in order to protect a sand-castle can never be relied upon; for he has given away his common sense.