I respect only those who resist me, but I cannot tolerate them.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the bitter joy of responsibility.

How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?

Difficulty attracts the characterful man, for it is by grasping it that he fulfils himself.

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

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

No, I'm not talking about the Russians; I mean the Germans. In spite of everything, to have pushed so far!