The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone.

There is only one favorable moment in war; talent consists in knowing how to seize it.

He is almost a statesman. He lies well.

Those who have changed the universe have never done it by changing officials, but always by inspiring the people.

If the art of war were nothing but the art of avoiding risks, glory would become the prey of mediocre minds.... I have made all the calculations; fate will do the rest.

I have never loved anyone for love's sake except, perhaps, Josephine - a little.

History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.