It is only with prudence, sagacity, and much dexterity that great aims are accomplished, and all obstacles surmounted. Otherwise nothing is accomplished.

Liberty and equality are magical words.

Leaders have to be dealers in hope.

The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind.

Opportunities? I make opportunities.

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

Unavailable wars are always just.