War is horrible, but slavery is worse.

Americans always do the right thing, once they have exhausted all other possibilities.

When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened

Success and happiness spring from facing failure after failure with enthusiasm.

Human beings are of two classes: those whose work is work and whose pleasure is pleasure; and those whose work and pleasure are one.

Battles are won by slaughter and maneuver. The greater the general, the more he contributes in maneuver, the less he demands in slaughter.

It is never possible to guarantee success, it is only possible to deserve it.