One must learn to forgive and not to hold a hostile, bitter attitude of mind, which offends those about us and prevents us from enjoying ourselves. One must recognize human shortcomings and adjust himself to them rather than to be constantly finding fault with them.

In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake.

Champagne! In victory, one deserves it; in defeat one needs it.

It is cowardice to commit suicide.

Give me enough ribbons to place on the tunics of my soldiers and I can conquer the world.

Victory is not always winning the battle...but rising every time you fall.

Prussia was hatched from a cannon-ball.