It is pardonable to be defeated, but never to be surprised.
Every man has a wild beast within him.
Though I may not be a king in my future life, so much the better: I shall nevertheless live an active life and, on top of it, earn less ingratitude.
Every man must get to Heaven his own way.
A German singer! I should as soon expect to get pleasure from the neighing of my horse.
If soldiers were to begin to think, not one of them would remain in the army.