Old men make war, young men fight and die

Any idiot can see something wrong. But can you see what is right?

The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to add whisky. By diligent effort, I learned to like it.

Success always demands a greater effort.

Don't give your sons money. Give them horses. Many a good son has been ruined through the acquisition of money but no good son has been ruined through the acquisition of horses. Unless they fell and broke their neck, which when taken at the gallop is a very good death to die.

Everyone threw the blame on me ... they nearly always do. I suppose ... they think I shall be able to bear it best.

Victory will never be found by taking the path of least resistance.