Proving himself to himself was no small matter.

He was like a man thinking on an abstract subject all the time.

He had always had a gift for conjuring images in his mind's eye. It was one of the secrets of his military success.

Shiloh showed him what he could ask of his men, and indeed what he MUST ask of them.

Even when he played, he made a business of it.

Employment was better than idleness for men, because it kept the enemy guessing.

Age and treachery will triumph over youth and skill.

Smile often. Speak gently. Be kind.

Treat the cause not the effect.

Strong winds do not last all morning, hard rains do not last all day.

Plan the sale when you plan the ad

Sweet is the memory of past troubles.

The law of self-fulfilling prophecy says that you get what you expect. So why not create great expectations and the highest vision possible of yourself and your world?

The short story is still like the novel's wayward younger brother, we know that it's not respectable - but I think that can also add to the glory of it.

An original sentence, a step forward, is worth more than all the censures.

Everyone's relationships are very different, and very specific. I guess that's why there are people that like to watch this show [Suits]. It's not all the same.