Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood. – George S. Patton
It is remarkable that jealousy of individual property in land often goes along with very exaggerated doctrines of tribal or national property in land. – William Graham Sumner
The vivacity of children is always charming, because it is always sincere. A grave child is a rose without fragrance. – Anonymous, Aphorisms; or, A Glance at Human Nature, in Original Maxims, 1820
My mom would put me in these preppy little suits and slick my hair to the side. I have these baby pictures of me where Im this little preppy kid with a sweater tied around my neck. – Alexander Wang
Right now Im so old that if I had a big gush of money, I dont know what Id do with it. I dont travel anymore. I dont need anything, dont want anything. Id give it to my son, I guess, and let him enjoy it. – Jack Vance