We are given one life, and the decision is our whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, read more

We are given one life, and the decision is our whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, or whether to act, and in acting, to live.

I hate to see things done by halves. If it be right, do it boldly, if it be wrong leave read more

I hate to see things done by halves. If it be right, do it boldly, if it be wrong leave it undone.

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any read more

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.

No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but read more

No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.

I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.

I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.

If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.

If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.

The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.

The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.

Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because read more

Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because we are driven into a corner and must say somethign. - Essays.

Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.

Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.