The reason most people fail instead of succeed is they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment.

In war as in love, to bring matters to a close, you must get close together.

It strengthens the bonds between nations to have the same civil laws and the same monetary system.

Clearly, the pleasures wines afford are transitory - but so are those of the ballet, or of a musical performance. Wine is inspiring and adds greatly to the joy of living.

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

The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone.

The first quality of the commander-in-chief is a cool head to receive a correct impression of things. He should not allow himself to be confused by either good or bad news.