Victory is only wrested by running risks.

The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.

Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions.

There is nothing government can give you that it hasn't taken from you in the first place.

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.

You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.

Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.

A nation that forgets its past has no future.

But shouldn't they still act like children? They aren't normal. They act like--history. Napoleon and Wellington. Caesar and Brutus.

Never stir up litigation. A worse man can scarcely be found than one who does this.

My whole philosophy is working smarter and not harder. And making sure I'm using little effort and getting a huge effect.

Surely those who know the great passionate heart of Jehovah must deny their own loves to share in the expression of His.

I'm very brave generally,' he went on in a low voice: 'only today I happen to have a headache.' (Tweedledum)

Part of the blessing and challenge of being human is that we must discover our own true nature.

Tender inner weaknesses, revolting at mild touches of censure, are like diseased parts of the body, recoiling before even delicate handling.

The work of a Prime Minister is the loneliest job in the world.

There's only two kinds of music: the blues and zippety doo-dah.

Love is the funeral of hearts.