Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.

Never interfere with an enemy in the process of destroying himself.

To write history one must be more than a man, since the author who holds the pen of this great justiciary must be free from all preoccupation of interest or vanity.

The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need.

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

I don't employ Talleyrand when I want a thing done, but only when I want to have the appearance of wanting to do it.

Liberty is a need felt by a small class of people whom nature has endowed with nobler minds than the mass of men;.... Consequently, it may be repressed with impunity. Equality, on the other hand, pleases the masses.