“No idea can succeed except at the expense of sacrifice; no one ever es...” — Ernest Renan Quote

No idea can succeed except at the expense of sacrifice; no one ever escapes without enduring strain from the struggle of life.

To conceive the good, in fact, is not sufficient; it must be made to succeed among men. To accomplish this less pure paths must be followed.

All the great things of humanity have been accomplished in the name of absolute principles.

Muslims are the first victims of Islam. Many times I have observed in my travels in the Orient, that fanaticism comes from a small number of dangerous men who maintain the others in the practice of religion by terror. To liberate the Muslim from his religion is the best service that one can render him.

I grew up in the west of Ireland, and Galway was our local seaside resort. We'd go for one day of the year during the summer, and I have enduring memories of the sand and the sea.

The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change.

You can try to take sorrow and make it into something enduring, meaningful and beautiful. I always feel guilty that this is my job, that I get to do this.

Over half a century working together on multiple issues, Singaporeans and Americans have made many enduring and close personal friendships.

Japan and Hawaii enjoy a special connection, and I want to honor this enduring relationship.