In our time no one has the conception of what is great. It is up to me to show them.

The purpose of religion is to keep the poor from killing the rich.

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

One can lead a nation only by helping it see a bright outlook. A leader is a dealer in hope.

Man loves the marvelous. It has an irresistible charm for him. He is always ready to leave that with which he is familiar to pursue vain inventions. He lends himself to his own deception.

Malice delights to blacken the characters of prominent men.

It is only by prudence, wisdom, and dexterity that great ends are attained and obstacles overcome. Without these qualities nothing succeeds.