All men of genius, and all those who have gained rank in the republic of letters, are brothers, whatever may be the land of their nativity.

All the great captains have performed vast achievements by conforming with the rules of art--by adjusting efforts to obstacles.

Variety made the Revolution. Liberty was just a pretext.

Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.

From triumph to downfall is but a step. I have seen a trifle decide the most important issues in the gravest affairs.

If you (to General Bertrand) do not perceive that Jesus Christ is God, very well; then I did wrong to make you a general.

There is a joy in danger.