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Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.
Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.
It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But read more
It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.
No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by force of arms forever. There is no greater power in read more
No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by force of arms forever. There is no greater power in the universe than the need for freedom. Against that power, governments and tyrants and armies cannot stand.
Being in the army is like being in the Boy Scouts, except that the Boy Scouts have adult supervision.
Being in the army is like being in the Boy Scouts, except that the Boy Scouts have adult supervision.
Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory.
Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.
When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.
An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by an ass
An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by an ass
I don't wear small shoes, or tight pants that squash your balls.
I don't wear small shoes, or tight pants that squash your balls.
