It must be recognized that the real truths of history are hard to discover. Happily, for the most part, they are rather matters of curiosity than of real importance.

What is history but a fable agreed upon?

When soldiers have been baptized in the fire of a battle-field, they have all one rank in my eyes.

Opportunities? I make opportunities.

He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.

It requires more courage to suffer than to die.

To be believed make the truth unbelievable.