We have a very daring and skillful opponent against us, and, may I say across the havoc of war, a great general.

Which brings me to my conclusion upon Free Will and Predestination, namely - let the reader mark it - that they are identical.

We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job.

A good party man puts his party above himself and his country above his party.

The only statistics you can trust are those you falsified yourself.

Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live.

Writing a long and substantial book is like having a friend and companion at your side, to whom you can always turn for comfort and amusement, and whose society becomes more attractive as a new and widening field of interest is lighted in the mind.