I had never been out covering a story, but boy, was that fun.

The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.

Leadership means firmness, not harshness or bullying; understanding, not weakness; justice, not irresponsible freedom; humaneness, not intolerance; generosity, not selfishness; pride, not egotism.

Amateurs study tactics; professionals study logistics.

Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death.

I learned that good judgment comes from experience and that experience grows out of mistakes.

America today is running on the momentum of a godly ancestry, and when that momentum runs down, God help America.

The second best decision in time is infinitely better than the perfect decision too late.

A piece of paper makes you an officer, a radio makes you a commander.

It seems like people get afraid of a certain music if they can't pigeonhole it to their satisfaction... Good music is good music, and that should be enough for anybody.

Our live experiences, fixed in aphorisms, stiffen into cold epigrams. Our heart's blood, as we write it, turns to mere dull ink.

I never said she was a lady.

half truths equal whole lies

We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.

In order to meditate correctly, you must have knowledge.

If we can possibly avoid wrecking this little planet of ours, we will, But-there must be risks! There must be. In experimental work there always are!

Life is precious and time is a key element. Let's make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own.

[It's] not one thing this year, one thing another year.

Strife, only a slight thing when she first rears her head but her head soon hits the sky as she strides across the earth.

A little hope, even hopeless hope, never hurt anybody.

The body cannot be cured without regard for the soul.