Medicine is a collection of uncertain prescriptions, the results of which, taken collectively, are more fatal than useful to mankind.

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.

Riches do not consist in the possession of treasures, but in the use made of them.

What is the government? Nothing, unless supported by opinion.

I hope before long to press you in my arms and shall shower on you a million burning kisses as under the Equator.

Moses has revealed the existence of God to his nation. Jesus Christ to the Roman world, Muhammad to the old continent.

The word impossible is not French.