May 1

I had made a speech to a large and friendly crowd. My cousin Philip Henderson heard me. Afterwards, he said: “You were not up to your best. It just wasn't good enough. You didn’t give it all you’ve got. You coasted. You only wanted to get by. You must always do your top best, nothing else.” It was a wise appraisal from one who loved me with the kind of love that gives it to you straight to make you be your best self.