All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes.

The loyalties which center upon number one are enormous. If he trips, he must be sustained. If he make mistakes, they must be covered. If he sleeps, he must not be wantonly disturbed. If he is no good, he must be pole-axed.

Don't take 'no' for an answer, never submit to failure. Do not be fobbed off with mere personal success or acceptance. You will make all kinds of mistakes, but as long as you are generous and true, and also fierce, you cannot hurt the world or even s

It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.

A medal glitters but it also casts a shadow

You may try to destroy all the wealth and find that all you have done is increase poverty.