Leaders have to be dealers in hope.
It is only by prudence, wisdom, and dexterity that great ends are attained and obstacles overcome. Without these qualities nothing succeeds.
We must laugh at man to avoid crying for him.
Two armies are two bodies which meet and try to frighten each other.
Military despotism represses generous sentiments, priestly tyranny stifles them.
Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.