People say having kids is life changing, well that doesn't necessarily mean a good thing, does it? I could take one of my legs off. That would change my life.
The fiercest serpent may be overcome by a swarm of ants.
A brilliant man would find a way not to fight a war.
Should hostilities once break out between Japan and the United States, it is not enough that we take Guam and the Philippines, nor even Hawaii and San Francisco. To make victory certain, we would have to march into Washington and dictate the terms of peace in the White House. I wonder if our politicians, among whom armchair arguments about war are being glibly bandied about in the name of state politics, have confidence as to the final outcome and are prepared to make the necessary sacrifices.
In the first six to twelve months of a war with the United States and Great Britain I will run wild and win victory upon victory. But then, if the war continues after that, I have no expectation of success.
A military man can scarcely pride himself on having 'smitten a sleeping enemy'; it is more a matter of shame, simply, for the one smitten. I would rather you made your appraisal after seeing what the enemy does, since it is certain that, angered and outraged, he will soon launch a determined counterattack.
The mindless rejoicing at home is really appalling; it makes me fear that the first blow against Tokyo will make them wilt at once. . . I only wish that [the Americans] had also had, say, three carriers at Hawaii.
Satiety comes of too frequent repetition and he who will not give himself leisure to be thirsty can never find the true pleasure of drinking
I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to build some kind of lifestyle brand that was preppy and cool.
I love the clouds. . . the clouds that pass by. . . over there. . . over there. . . those lovely clouds!
I was so happy and content with in life playing music. Music was always my first job and my day gig was my second job.