“* Pindar, a Thebian Greek wrote (circa 350 B.C.E.) War is sweet to those who have no experience of it. But the experienced man trembles exceedingly in his heart at its approach.”

“Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection.”

“A graceful and honorable old age is the childhood of immortality.”

“Not every truth is the better for showing its face undisguised and often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed. ”

“Even now I am full of hope but the end lies in God.”

“Time in the turning-over of days works change for better or worse.”

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”

“If I am going to be drownedif I am going to be drownedif I am going to be drowned, why, in the name of the seven mad gods who rule the sea, was I allowed to come thus far and contemplate sand and t...”

“I'm an Earth ecstatic, and my creed is simple: All life is sacred, life loves life, and we are capable of improving our behavior toward one another. As basic as that is, for me it's also tonic and ...”

“Victory settles a lot of arguments in most men's heads.”

“To obtain victory by any means and with any weapon.”

“When you're in a weak position, getting the best deal possible is a victory.”