Treaties are observed as long as they are in harmony with interests.
All the great captains have performed vast achievements by conforming with the rules of art--by adjusting efforts to obstacles.
A man will fight harder for his interests than for his rights.
In war it is not men, but the man who counts.
Military despotism represses generous sentiments, priestly tyranny stifles them.
Never interfere with an enemy in the process of destroying himself.