Diplomacy is the continuation of war by other means.

"We overestimate what we can do in one year and underestimate what we can do in ten."

Hard work, under the old system, meant long hours, little rest, and poor pay. Under the new system, it means a fair day's work for a fair day's pay.

The best way to get what you want in life is to deserve what you want. How could it be otherwise? It’s not crazy enough so that the world is looking for a lot of undeserving people to reward.