The whole history of the world is summed up in the fact that, when nations are strong, they are not always just, and when they wish to be just, they are no longer strong.

Twice in my lifetime the long arm of destiny has reached across the oceans and involved the entire life and manhood of the United States in a deadly struggle.There was no use in saying We don't want it; we won

Sometimes our best is simply not enough.... We have to do what is required.

There must not be lacking in our leadership something of that spirit of the Austrian corporal who, when all had fallen into ruins around him, and when Germany seemed to have fallen into chaos, did not hesitate to march forth against the vast army of victorious nations and has already turned the tables decisively against them.

It saves a lot of trouble if, instead of having to earn money and save it, you can just go and borrow it.

Don't give your son money. As far as you can afford it, give him horses.

Happy are the painters, for they shall not be lonely.