All religions have been made by men.

The army is the true nobility of our country.

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

From triumph to downfall there is but one step. I have noted that, in the most momentous occasions, mere nothings have always decided the outcome of the greatest events.

Whatever you ardently and passionately desire, that you obtain.

If you (to General Bertrand) do not perceive that Jesus Christ is God, very well; then I did wrong to make you a general.

Ability is nothing without opportunity.