You don't govern men who don't have religion, you shoot them.

It is in times of difficulty that great nations like great men display the whole energy of their character and become an object of admiration to posterity.

If I always appear prepared, it is because before entering an undertaking, I have meditated long and have foreseen what might occur. It is not genius which reveals to me suddenly and secretly what I should do in circumstances unexpected by others; it is thought and preparation

The poor man commands respect; the beggar must always excite anger.

The only way to lead people is to show them a future: a leader is a dealer in hope.

When I had the honor to be a second lieutenant, I ate dry bread, but I never let anyone know that I was poor.

Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.