Riches do not consist in the possession of treasures, but in the use made of them.

Europe thus divided into nationalities freely formed and free internally, peace between States would have become easier: the United States of Europe would become a possibility.

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

Generals are not to be too scrupulous.

The best cure for the body is a quiet mind.

The most desirable quality in a soldier is constancy in the support of fatigue; valor is only secondary.

Good intelligence is nine-tenths of any battle.