I only believe in statistics that I doctored myself

Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.

When great causes are on the move in the world, stirring all men's souls, drawing them from their firesides, casting aside comfort, wealth and the pursuit of happiness in response to impulses at once awe-striking and irresistible, we learn that we are spirits, not animals.

The privilege of a university education is a great one; the more widely it is extended the better for any country.

The cemetery is full of indispensable people.

There is no merit in putting off a war for a year if, when it comes, it is far worse or much harder to win.

When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have.