The principle of evil in Europe is the enervating spirit of Russian absolutism.

If I had undertaken the practical direction of military operations, and anything went amiss, I feared that my conscience would torture me, as guilty of the fall of my country, as I had not been familiar with military tactics.

My principles in respect of religious interest are two,--one is, that the Church shall not meddle with politics, and the government shall not meddle with religion.

It is the surmounting of difficulties that makes heroes.

I believe that the confidence of Hungary in me is not shaken by misfortune nor broken by my calumniators.

The Hungarian ministry begged the king earnestly to issue orders to all troops and commanders of fortresses in Hungary, enjoining fidelity to the Constitution, and obedience to the ministers of Hungary.

Bravery is often too sharp a spur.