Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Liberation is not deliverance.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives Ideas have endurance without death.

An adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.

Inspiration comes of working every day.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.