"Without self-discipline, a noncommissioned officer can never develop or maintain personal integrity."

“As far as the execution is concerned ... the most frequent and most serious mistake is to follow the music instead of preceding it.”

“Obama likes to quote great men but will never be a great man himself. I can't stand it when our leader goes around apologizing for who we are.”

“A lot of the players are not involved with any NHL team, so to play and travel around with the Oldtimers' it's a kind of gift that the players really appreciate.”

“Murder? You mean he's dead?" "No. He's resting comfortably," I said. "People always sleep best with their heads at a ninety-degree angle. He looks comfortable, doesn't he?" (Paige & Elena)”

“I am Switzerland. I refuse to be affected by territorial disputes between mythical creatures.”

“In one way or another, every parent is curious what their children... what are they doing when we don't see?... What double lives are they leading? Is there something else?”

Source : "'The Dinner' Asks: What Will You Do To Protect Your Family?". Interview with Steve Inskeep, www.capeandislands.org. February 18, 2013.

“Knowledge is nothing without action. Nothing changes until you do something. What you do will directly determine what you learn.”

“I don't apologize for anything. When I make a mistake, I take the blame and go on from there. I just despise to lose, and that has taken a man of mediocre ability and made a pretty good coach out of him.”