The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write... - Benjamin Disraeli

"The European talks of progress because by the aid of a few scientific discoveries he has established a society which has mistaken comfort for civilisation."

"The secret of success is constancy to purpose."

"The secret to success is constancy of purpose."

"There are three types of lies -- lies, damn lies, and statistics."

"Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes."