When I was happy I thought I knew men, but it was fated that I should know them in misfortune only.

He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.

Democracy may become frenzied, but it has feelings and can be moved. As for aristocracy, it is always cold and never forgives.

There is only one thing in this world, and that is to keep acquiring money and more money, power and more power. All the rest is meaningless.

The secret of great battles consists in knowing how to deploy and concentrate at the right time.

God has decreed that there be sick and poor in this world, but in the next it will be the other way around.

Brave deeds are the monuments of brave men.