In the same way I have always regarded boxing as a first-class sport to encourage in the Young Men's Christian Association.

I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life.

Life is a great adventure, and the worst of all fears is the fear of living.

Nine tenths of wisdom consists in being wise in time.

I think there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart and that is softness of head.

I am only an average man, but by George, I work harder at it than the average man.

Love of peace is common among weak, short-sighted, timid, and lazy persons; and on the other hand courage is found among many men of evil temper and bad character. Neither quality shall by itself avail.