I used to say of him that his presence on the field made the difference of forty thousand men.

An extraordinary affair. I gave them their orders and they wanted to stay and discuss them.

Yes, about ten minutes.

I see no reason to suppose these machines will ever force themselves into general use.

I have got an infamous army, very weak and ill-equipped, and a very inexperienced staff.

Wise people learn when they can; fools learn when they must.

I hate the whole race. There is no believing a word they say, your professional poets, I mean there never existed a more worthless set than Byron and his friends for example.