To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.

We must learn from misfortune the means of future strength.

You can measure a man's character by the choices he makes under pressure.

One does not leave a convivial party before closing time.

Who is not liberal when young, does not have a heart. Who is not conservative when old, does not have a brain.

There is no limit to the ingenuity of man if it is properly and vigorously applied under conditions of peace and justice.

I am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.