We must be united, we must be undaunted, we must be inflexible. Our qualities and deeds must burn and glow through the gloom oEurope until they become the veritable beacon oits salvation.

An optimist sees the oportunity in every difficulty.

There is something going on in time and space, and beyond time and space, which, whether we like it or not, spells duty.

I could not help reflecting that the bullet which had struck the chestnut [horse] had certainly passed within a foot of my head. So at any rate I had been 'under fire.' That was something.

The power of an air force is terrific when there is nothing to oppose it.

Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.

When you leave off dreaming, the universe ceases to exist.