Boldness will be at a disadvantage only in an encounter with deliberate caution, which may be considered bold in its own right, and is certainly just as powerful and effective; but such cases are rare.

There are very few men-and they are the exceptions-who are able to think and feel beyond the present moment

There are cases in which the greatest daring is the greatest wisdom.

War is nothing but a duel on a larger scale.

Criticism exists only to recognize the truth, not to act as judge.

If you entrench yourself behind strong fortifications, you compel the enemy seek a solution elsewhere.

The heart of France lies between Brussels and Paris.