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

He, who practices right, but in the hope of acquiring great renown, is very near to vice.

A journalist is a grumbler, a censurer, a giver of advice, a regent of sovereigns, a tutor of nations. Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.

The first quality of the commander-in-chief is a cool head to receive a correct impression of things. He should not allow himself to be confused by either good or bad news.

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

A battle sometimes decides everything; and sometimes the most trifling thing decides the fate of a battle.

Treaties are observed as long as they are in harmony with interests.