Victory often goes to the army that makes the least mistakes, not the most brilliant plans.

France has no friends, only interests.

Never relinquish the initiative.

Only by coming to grips with difficulty can you realize your full potential.

Politics, when it is an art and a service, not an exploitation, is about acting for an ideal through realities.

It's better to have a bad plan then no plan at all.

Treaties are like roses and young girls. They last while they last.