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

For glory gives herself only to those who have always dreamed of her.

One cannot govern with 'buts'.

The true statesman is the one who is willing to take risks.

I predict you will sink step by step into a bottomless quagmire, however much you spend in men and money." (On Vietnam War)

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

You'll live. Only the best get killed.