Being born in a stable does not make one a horse.

Next to a lost battle, nothing is so sad as a battle that has been won.

Our army is composed of the scum of the earth - the mere scum of the earth.

Just to show you how little reliance can be placed even on what are supposed the best accounts of a battle, I mention that there are some circumstances mentioned in General -'s account which did not occur as he relates them. It is impossible to say when each important occurrence took place, or in what order.

We always have been, we are, and I hope that we always shall be detested in France.

The Lord's prayer contains the sum total of religion and morals.

Being born in a stable does not make one a horse.