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.

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.

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.

Theologians are all alike, of whatever religion or country they may be; their aim is always to wield despotic authority over men's consciences; they therefore persecute all of us who have the temerity to tell the truth.

Pleasure is the most real good in this life.

A man with his heart in his profession imagines and finds resources where the worthless and lazy despair.

Diplomacy without arms is like a concert without a score