One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent.
Unavailable wars are always just.
The English have no exaulted sentiments. They can all be bought.
In politics nothing is immutable. Events carry within them an invincible power. The unwise destroy themselves in resistance. The skillful accept events, take strong hold of them and direct them.
Orders and decorations are necessary in order to dazzle the people.
In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake.