Great men are meteors designed to burn so that earth may be lighted.
“A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.”
“Posterity will talk of Washington as the founder of a great empire, when my name shall be lost in the vortex of revolution.”
“An order that can be misunderstood, will be misunderstood.”
“People eyeing you as a potential leader tend to ask three questions: Are you committed? Do you care about me? Can I trust you?”
“I do not want to carry any public position.”
“If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.”
“You want to do things you’re passionate about but also are useful to other people.”
“Do you love life? Then don't waste time, because time is life!”
“You need a plan to build a house. To build a life, it is even more important to have a plan or goal.”