The Only Things Worth Counting On Are

Speeches Are For The Younger Men Who Are Going Places. And I'm Not Going Anyplace Except Six Feet Under The Floor Of That Little Chapel Adjoining The Museum And Library At Abilene.

. . .a Sense Of Humor Can Be A Great Help-particularly A Sense Of Humor About (oneself). William Howard Taft Joked About His Own Corpulence And People Loved It; Took Nothing From His Inherent Dignity. Lincoln Eased Tense Moments With Bawdy Stories, And Often Poked Fun At Himself-and History Honors Him For This Human Quality. A Sense Of Humor Is Part Of The Art Of Leadership, Of Getting Along With People, Of Getting Things Done.

The One Quality That Can Be Developed By Studious Reflection And Practice Is The Leadership Of Men.

When You Put On A Uniform, There Are Certain Inhibitions That You Accept.

Never Lose Your Temper, Except Intentionally.