“That however the brains and abilities of men may differ, their stomachs are essentially the same.”

“Are men and beasts of the same category? Is there no essential difference between them in respect to the quality of their value?…It is an offense to the majesty of the human spirit; for if any man deserves to be regarded as of the same quality as a beast of burden, then no man has any dignity left.”

“For however strong you may be in respect of your army, it is essential that in entering a new Province you should have the good will of its inhabitants.”

“Your ability to shape your destiny is directly proportional to your belief that it is a matter of will and determination--however much or little that belief may be.”

“Time has dealt kindly with that stout officer, as it does ordinarily with men who have good stomachs and good tempers, and are not perplexed over much by fatigue of the brain.”

“The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.”