Let the one fight for his flag, and the other for his ideal, and let them both imagine that they are fighting for the country; the strife will be colossal.
If there is anything in the universe that can't stand discussion, let it crack.
What is fanaticism today is the fashionable creed tomorrow, and trite as the multiplication table a week after.
Exigencies create the necessary ability to meet and conquer them.
Every step of progress the world has made has been from scaffold to scaffold, and from stake to stake.
Our agitation, you know, helps keep yours alive in the rank and file.
Brains and character rule the world. The most distinguished Frenchman of the last century said: Men succeed less by their talents than their character. There were scores of men a hundred years ago who had more intellect than Washington. He outlives and overrides them all by the influence of his character.
As women, we're probably more protective of children. Also, we've been minors all of our history
The age of 40 is not a death sentence.
For all it's problems and difficulties, life is mostly a wonderful experience, and it is up to each person to make the most of each day. I hope you are successful in your life, but look to the heavens and the earth and especially to other people to find your real wealth. Wherever I am, wherever you go, know that my love goes with you.
Don´t be unnecessarily burdened by the past. Go on closing the chapters that you have read; there is no need to go back again and again.