A leader is the wave pushed ahead by the ship.

A military leader must possess as much character as intellect. Men who have a great deal of intellect and little character are the least suited; they are like a ship whose masts are out of proportion to the ballast; it is preferable to have much character and little intellect. Those men whose intellect is mediocre and whose character is in proportion are likely to succeed in their profession. The base must equal the height.

I am a patient man - always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance; and also to give ample time for repentance.

I shall do nothing in malice. What I deal with is too vast for malicious dealing.

I shall try to correct errors when shown to be errors; and I shall adopt new views so fast as they shall appear to be true views.

The presidency, even to the most experienced politicians, is no bed of roses.