There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest.

Obedience to public authority ought not to be based either on ignorance or stupidity.

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

Those who failed to oppose me, who readily agreed with me and accepted all my views, were those who did me the most injury.

You would make a ship sail against the winds and currents by lighting a bonfire under her decks? I have no time for such nonsense.

As for me, to love you alone, to make you happy, to do nothing which would contradict your wishes, this is my destiny and the meaning of my life.

You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy's ranks.