No man is truly great who is great only in his lifetime. The test of greatness is the page of history.
The American people will not soon forget their debt to Mr. Roosevelt. More glorious than winning a battle is this triumph of peace..
That's why I named my album 'Finding Forever,' because that's what I was thinking about: What did I want to contribute to this world that would live beyond my physical existence?
I don't want any memorials or a grave which my children would have to look after or feel guilty about. I don't want to leave any trace except for the work I have done.
How many other people get a chance to be remembered forever? And that's what I really want. I want to be remembered forever.
Surrender is forbidden. Sixth Army will hold their positions to the last man and the last round and by their heroic endurance will make an unforgettable contribution toward the establishment of a defensive front and the salvation of the Western world.
If your contribution has been vital there will always be somebody to pick up where you left off, and that will be your claim to immortality.
I hope I will have achieved something lasting.
Each of us, every day, through the jobs we do, are offered a shot at greatness, an opportunity to reach immortality.
