One is more certain to influence men, to produce more effect on them, by absurdities than by sensible ideas.

The fool has one great advantage over a man of sense; he is always satisfied with himself.

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

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.

The object of war is victory, the object of victory is conquest, and the object of conquest is occupation.

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.

There is no place in a fanatic's head where reason can enter.