A great reserve and severity of manners are necessary for the command of those who are older than ourselves.
In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake.
The object of war is victory, the object of victory is conquest, and the object of conquest is occupation.
With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything.
Nothing is lost as long as courage remains
The gospel is not a book; it is a living being, with an action, a power, which invades every thing that opposes its extension, behold! It is upon this table: This book, surpassing all others. I never omit to read it, and every day with some pleasure.