Tis a principle of war that when you can use the lightning, 'tis better than cannon.

There must be Religion. Otherwise the poor would murder the rich.

Do you wish to find out the really sublime? Repeat the Lord's Prayer.

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.

One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent.

A man occupied with public or other important business cannot, and need not, attend to spelling.

To a father who loves his children victor has no charms. When the heart speaks, glory itself is an illusion.