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.

One must change one's tactics every ten years if one wishes to maintain one's superiority.

The fate of war is to be exalted in the morning, and low enough at night! There is but one step from triumph to ruin.

War,--the trade of barbarians!

The greatest ornament of an illustrious life is modesty and humility, which go a great way in the character even of the most exalted princes.

Courage is like love; it must have hope for nourishment.

A beautiful woman like eyes, and a good heart; One is a beautiful thing, and other treasures.