Believe me that every man you see in a military uniform is not a hero.
I see no reason to suppose these machines will ever force themselves into general use.
Napoleon has humbugged me, by God; he has gained twenty-four hours' march on me.
Nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won.
The French system of conscription brings together a fair sample of all classes; ours is composed of the scum of the earth - the mere scum of the earth. It is only wonderful that we should be able to make so much out of them afterwards.
God deliver me from my friends! I'll take care of my enemies myself.