Leaders have to be dealers in hope.
Nothing is so contrary to military rules as to make the strength of your army known, either in the orders of the day, in proclamations, or in the newspapers.
Let France have good mothers, and she will have good sons.
Fanaticism must be put to sleep before it can be eradicated.
A good sketch is better than a long speech.
From triumph to downfall is but a step. I have seen a trifle decide the most important issues in the gravest affairs.