Brave deeds are the monuments of brave men.

In order to govern, the question is not to follow out a more or less valid theory but to build with whatever materials are at hand. The inevitable must be accepted and turned to advantage.

It is only by prudence, wisdom, and dexterity that great ends are attained and obstacles overcome. Without these qualities nothing succeeds.

Take a dose of medicine once, and in all probability you will be obliged to take an additional hundred afterwards

The greatest danger occurs at the moment of victory

Revolutions are like the most noxious dungheaps, which bring into life the noblest vegetables.

Put your iron hand in a velvet glove.