I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.

I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.

There is something noble in hearing myself ill spoken of, when I am doing well.

My logisticians are a humorless lot ... they know if my campaign fails, they are the first ones I will slay.

I am dying with the help of too many physicians.

I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity.

God must have loved Afghans because he made them so beautiful.