Experience has taught me to believe that, these human beans are the most insidious enemies man, with a tendency to corpulence in advanced life, can possess, though eminently friendly to youth.

I am fully persuaded that thousands of our fellow-men might profit equally by a similar course to mine; but, constitutions not being all alike, a different course of treatment may be advisable for the removal of so tormenting an affliction.

For the sake of argument and illustration I will presume that certain articles of ordinary diet, however beneficial in youth, are prejudicial in advanced life, like beans to a horse, whose common ordinary food is hay and corn.

I am most thankful to Almighty Providence for mercies received, and determined still to press the case into public notice as a token of gratitude.

I believe that it is higher education's purpose and calling to keep open the door to the American dream.

I am lucky to get the ­opportunity to play for France and that alone is a huge motivation for me, whenever I go on the pitch."

I have never been in any country where they did not do something better than we do it, think some thoughts better than we think, catch some inspiration from heights above our own.

My motivation is like it is always, try to be the best and try to win, that is part of my character.