Despise the enemy strategically, but take him seriously tactically.

Despise the enemy strategically, but take him seriously tactically.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

I would much rather have men ask why I have no statue than why I have one.

I would much rather have men ask why I have no statue than why I have one.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story.

Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story.

War makes rattling good history; but Peace is poor reading.

War makes rattling good history; but Peace is poor reading.

A light supper, a good night's sleep, and a fine morning have often made a hero of the same man read more

A light supper, a good night's sleep, and a fine morning have often made a hero of the same man who by indigestion, a restless night, and a rainy morning, would have proved a coward.

History -- its what those bitter old men write.

History -- its what those bitter old men write.

I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief... For a read more

I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief... For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.