France will always be a great nation.

This accession of territory affirms forever the power of the United States, and I have given England a maritime rival who sooner or later will humble her pride.

The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.

Give me a man with a good allowance of nose,... when I want any good head-work done I choose a man - provided his education has been suitable - with a long nose.

There shall be no Alps.

If you set out to take Vienna, take Vienna.

The most difficult art is not in the choice of men, but in giving to the men chosen the highest service of which they are capable.