The only way a man can remain consistent amid changing circumstances is to change with them while preserving the same dominating purpose.

I feel devoutly thankful to have been born fond of writing.

It is wonderful how well men can keep secrets they have not been told.

The salvation of the common people of every race and of every land from war or servitude must be established on solid foundations and must be guarded by the readiness of all men and women to die rather than submit to tyranny.

A love for tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril.

Mountaintops inspire leaders but valleys mature them.

Out of intense complexities, intense simplicities emerge