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

America is a fortunate country. She grows by the follies of our European nations.

One must learn to forgive and not to hold a hostile, bitter attitude of mind, which offends those about us and prevents us from enjoying ourselves. One must recognize human shortcomings and adjust himself to them rather than to be constantly finding fault with them.

Tis a principle of war that when you can use the lightning, 'tis better than cannon.

You become strong by defying defeat and by turning loss into gain and failure to success.

History is a set of lies agreed upon.

The secret of great battles consists in knowing how to deploy and concentrate at the right time.