In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.

Envy, like flames, soars upwards.

Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.

He is truly a man who will not permit himself to be unduly elated when fortune's breeze is favorable, or cast down when it is adverse.

Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.

Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.