“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.”

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

I never worry about action, but only inaction.

Short words are best and the old words when short are best of all.

You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.

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

Continuous effort—not strength or intelligence—is the key to unlocking our potential.