"Today she is the lady of death, which I believe is the best muse to have"

"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves"

"Youth is the best time to be rich, and the best time to be poor"

"If I ever completely lost my nervousness I would be frightened half to death"

"Do what you do best, and you will succeed"

"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"

"My mortal foe can no ways wish me a greater harm than England's hate; neither should death be less welcome unto me than such a mishap betide me"

"The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today"

"The best mirror is an old friend"

"The best way to predict the future is to create it"

"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"