I am more afraid of an army of a hundred sheep led by a lion than an army of a hundred lions led by a sheep.

As far as we can look back into history, the downfall of any nation can be traced from the moment that nation became timid about spending its best blood.

Under the administration of Rhodes, there were the fewest laws, the widest freedom, the least crime, and the turest justice, that I have ever seen in any part …

There is nothing that sharpens a man's senses so acutely as to know that bitter and determined enemies are in pursuit of him night and day.

I have always been fond of the West African proverb 'Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.'

To govern men, you must either excel them in their accomplishments, or despise them.

That is of course rather painful for those involved. One should not as a rule reveal one's secrets, since one does not know if and when one may need them again…