The worse the man, the better the soldier.
Tragedy warms the soul, elevates the heart, can and ought to create heroes. In this sense, perhaps, France owes a part of her great actions to Corneille.
Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don't have strength.
A general must be a charlatan.
He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.
Wisdom and policy dictate that we must do as destiny demands and keep peace with the irresistible march of events.