I was not so insane as to attempt to bend events to conform to my policies. On the contrary, I bent my policies to accord with the unforeseen shape of the events.

It may be of interest to future generals to realize that one makes plans to fit circumstances stances and does not create circumstances to fit plans. That way danger lies.

It's often your deepest pain that brings out the best of out of you

Winners are the favourites of heaven.

The old longing i had thought dead, rose in me like a flame

Is my victory real, does the winner adorned with a laurel wreath ask this question? Do I deserve victory or did I steal it from someone who is more worthy of victory?

All ideas come about through some sort of observation. It sparks an attitude some object or emotion causes a reaction in the other person.

I am a rational man, but haven't you heard? i'm also insane. It gives me a unique perspective on things.

I write about what I know and also what I don't understand. Emotions for what has transpired.

Ever since I was a little boy, I dreamed I would do something important in aviation.

Almost any decent cook will make food by eye and taste. Virtually all of my family cooked that way.

People think that the politician is just part of a system, and whether they're lying or not doesn't matter.