Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest to allow anyone to take her away from me.

Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance.

The fool has one great advantage over a man of sense; he is always satisfied with himself.

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

Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.