Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Thoroughnesscharacterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains.All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinitepainstaking, even to the minutest detail.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Whoever is winning the race will always seem to be invincible.

Duringthe Depression, or back when we were fighting Hitler, people didn't have timeto sue a company if the coffee was too hot. There were urgent, pressingproblems. If you think you have it tough, read history books.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Money is what things run into and people run out of