Do not turn the superior eye of critical passivity upon these efforts .... We must not be ambitious. We cannot aspire to masterpieces. We may content ourselves with a joy ride in a paint-box.

Golf. Trying to knock a tiny ball into an even smaller hole with implements ill suited to the purpose.

Plans are worthless. Planning is priceless.

In war it does not matter who is right, but who is left.

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

I do not presume to explain how to paint, but only how to get enjoyment.

Never believe any war will be smooth and easy, or that anyone who embarks on the strange voyage can measure the tides and hurricanes he will encounter.