As a leader, one must sometimes take actions that are unpopular, or whose results will not be known for years to come.

A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions.

We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.

Strong reasons make strong actions.

Life consists in penetrating the unknown, and fashioning our actions in accord with the new knowledge thus acquired.

The only guide to a man's conscience, the only shield to his memory is the rectitude and sincerity of his actions.