The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies.

It is often in the audacity, in the steadfastness, of the general that the safety and the conservation of his men is found.

I do not believe it is in our nature to love impartially. We deceive ourselves when we think we can love two beings, even our own children, equally. There is always a dominant affection.

He, who practices right, but in the hope of acquiring great renown, is very near to vice.

The advance and perfecting of mathematics are closely joined to the prosperity of the nation.

I made all my generals out of mud.

The true wealth of a state consists in the number of its inhabitants, in their toil and industry.