Opportunities? I make opportunities.

It is only by prudence, wisdom, and dexterity that great ends are attained and obstacles overcome. Without these qualities nothing succeeds.

France needs nothing so much to promote her regeneration as good mothers.

When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity.

Those who failed to oppose me, who readily agreed with me and accepted all my views, were those who did me the most injury.

If we could read the past histories of all our enemies we would disregard all hostility for them.

A celebrated people lose dignity upon a closer view.