In war, the policy of least exertion always risks being paid for dearly.

You may be sure that the Americans will commit all the stupidities they can think of, plus some that are beyond imagination.

I have heard your views. They do not harmonize with mine. The decision is taken unanimously.

One can unite the French only under the threat of danger. One cannot simply bring together a nation that produces 265 kinds of cheese.

These people really aim very badly.

Once upon a time there was an old country, wrapped up in habit and caution. We have to transform our old France into a new country and marry it to its time.

Only peril can bring the French together. One can't impose unity out of the blue on a country that has 265 different kinds of cheese.