Cavalry is useful before, during, and after the battle.

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.

There are so many laws that no one is safe from hanging.

In politics nothing is immutable. Events carry within them an invincible power.

Give me a man with a good allowance of nose,... when I want any good head-work done I choose a man - provided his education has been suitable - with a long nose.

Man loves the marvelous. It has an irresistible charm for him. He is always ready to leave that with which he is familiar to pursue vain inventions. He lends himself to his own deception.