From triumph to downfall is but a step. I have seen a trifle decide the most important issues in the gravest affairs.

All the women in the world would not make me lose an hour.

I make my battle plans from the spirit of my sleeping soldiers

The English have no exaulted sentiments. They can all be bought.

A general must be a charlatan.

Good intelligence is nine-tenths of any battle.

I haven't known 6 days of happiness in my life.