Hundreds would die, but not the thing they died for.

Books are only the shadow and life the real thing. I believe this as strongly as any belief I hold.

Nobody can make a monkey out of anyone who isn't a monkey to start with.

I also believe that writing becomes worthwhile and vitalized only through a full and exciting life.

If you can't do, you had best shut up.

How old are you Johnny" she asked. Sixteen." And what's that-a boy or a man?" He laughed. "A boy in time of peace and a man in time of war.

In old age the secret springs of human nature are apt to come out.

We give all we have, lives, property, safety, skill...we fight, we die, for a simple thing. Only that a man can stand up.

Most American heroes of the Revolutionary period are by now two men, the actual man and the romantic image. Some are even three men - the actual man, the image, and the debunked remains.

they reminded me of the biggest liar I ever knew personally. Was a farmer, too. Reputation of pretty good farmer at that, but he lied so he had to hire another man to call his pigs.

A man, who does not commit an evil act either, has no opportunity or the stomach.

The world is naturally averse to all truth it sees or hears but swallows nonsense and a lie with greediness and gluttony.

I know I'm talented, but I wasn't put here to sing. I was put here to be a wife and a mom and look after my family.

What I care the most is what I can do for people. I am not into it for recognition; if it comes it will happen out of my own effort.

When two men quarrel, who owns the cooler head is the more to blame.

Humility is always a good thing. It's always a good thing to be humbled by circumstances so you can then come from a sincere place to try to deal with them.

There's only one Michael Jordan.

It's not just the small-potatoes post-9/11 Homeland spending that feels a little off mission. It's the big-ticket stuff too.

Maybe if I'd not been able to kick a ball it would have been different, but I doubt it because all my mates are decent blokes now, just normal fellas with families.

I have a lot of energy, a lot of interest, a lot of desire.