My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfies us both. They are to do what they please, and I am to do what I please.

It has been said by a certain general, that the first object in the establishment of an army ought to be making provision for the belly, that being the basis and foundation of all operations.

It is disgusting to note the increase in the quantity of coffee used by my subjects and the amount of money that goes out of the country in consequence. Everybody is using coffee. If possible, this must be prevented. My people must drink beer.

Every man must get to Heaven his own way.

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfies us both. They are to do what they please, and I am to do what I please.

Everybody is using coffee. If possible, this must be prevented. My people must drink beer.

Do not neglect the principles of foresight and know that often, puffed up with success, armies have lost the fruit of their heroism through a feeling of false security.