It is painful to reflect upon your failures knowing that you alone caused them.

- Clarence H. Burns

Men, who achieve much, die as do those who achieve nothing.

- Clarence H. Burns

The most powerful of men can fail when they forget that a mighty river can be crossed at its source.

- Clarence H. Burns

At times, the most dangerous politicians have been those impelled by dreams and ideals, rather than basic realities.

- Clarence H. Burns

A man can seem to have many friends yet know little of friendship.

- Clarence H. Burns

The business man who gains success at the expense of the poor and miserable gains nil respect from his peers.

- Clarence H. Burns

It is often easier to learn from the mistakes of others than from our own.

- Clarence H. Burns

Does man Progress? A thousand questions answered yesterday create a thousand questions today.

- Clarence H. Burns

Art, when destroyed can never be replaced, yet history repeats itself.

- Clarence H. Burns