Everyone is ambition. The question is whether he is ambitious to be or to do.

Men only act in a state of necessity and usually only recognise necessity in a situation of crisis.

Make men work together, show them that beyond their differences and geographical boundaries there lies a common interest.

People only accept change when they are faced with necessity, and only recognize necessity when a crisis is upon them.

Everyone is ambition. The question is whether he is ambitious to be or to do.

Premature ideas do not exist, one must bide one's time until the right moment comes along.

The great thing about making cognac is that it teaches you above everything else to wait-man proposes, but time and God and the seasons have got to be on your side.