Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Necessity truns lion into fox.

It is a strange desire to seek power and to lose liberty,or to seek power over others and to lose power over a man's self.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

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

Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Freedom demands respect for the freedom of others.

All creeds and opinions are nothing but the result of chance and temperament.