T. E. Lawrence

The printing press is the greatest weapon in the armoury of the modern commander.

To me an unnecessary action, or shot, or casualty, was not only waste but sin.

Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.

In poetry you can express almost inexpressible feelings. You can express the pain of loss, you can express love. People always turn to poetry when someone they love dies, when they fall in love.

Boston is an oasis in the desert, a place where the larger proportion of people are loving, rational and happy.

Baseball is a game of race, creed, and color. The race is to first base. The creed is the rules of the game. The color? Well, the home team wears white uniforms, and the visiting team wears gray.