If fear is cultivated it will become stronger. If faith is cultivated it will achieve the mastery ... faith is the stronger emotion because it is positive whereas fear is negative.

If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery.

I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way.

I have not yet begun to fight!

He who will not risk cannot win.

It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.

Whoever can surprise well must conquer.

It is true that I must run a great risk; no gallant action was ever accomplished without danger.

An honorable Peace is and always was my first wish! I can take no delight in the effusion of human Blood; but, if this War should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it.

I may sink, but I'll be damned if I strike!

You understand why some animals eat their young.

Between optimism and pessimism, there is confidence in God.

The signs are just not subtle enough to pass onto oversight in lieu of self preservation.

There are women succeeding beyond their wildest dreams because of their sobriety.

I look upon myself as a politician. That isn't a dirty word.

No mortal eye has ever fully seen a flash of lightning ... for no matter how firmly we look, our eyes are sure to be dazzled.

Without appreciation and respect for other people, true leadership becomes ineffective, if not impossible.

The more you move in rhythm with someone, the closer you become with that person.

I know my sound when i hear it. My stroke is just my stroke.

If you are attempting the impossible, you will fail.

The riches they receive will be in exact proportion to the definiteness of their vision, the fixity of their purpose, the steadiness of their faith, and the depth of their gratitude.