As a leader, I am tough on myself and I raise the standard for everybody; however, I am very caring because I want people to excel at what they are doing so that they can aspire to be me in the future.

We have a very daring and skillful opponent against us, and, may I say across the havoc of war, a great general.

What is adequacy? Adequacy is no standard at all.

I'd rather spend half an hour in the company of a top carpenter, than three hours in the company of an average brain surgeon.

Of all crimes the worstIs to steal the gloryFrom the great and brave,Even more accursedThan to rob the grave.

Intensity is the price of excellence.