Circumstances-what are circumstances? I make circumstances.

I never lose. I either win or learn.

People of accomplishments rarely sit back and let things happen to them. They go out and happen to things.

Ambition never is in a greater hurry that I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking.

Let us consider, first, the need for a tough mind, characterized by incisive thinking, realistic appraisal, and decisive judgment. The tough mind is sharp and penetrating, breaking through the crust of legends and myths and sifting the true from the false.

Well, that's your opinion, isn't it? And I'm not about to waste my time trying to change it.