Military despotism represses generous sentiments, priestly tyranny stifles them.
Unavailable wars are always just.
Battles are lost or won in 15 minutes
To a father who loves his children victor has no charms. When the heart speaks, glory itself is an illusion.
How many seemingly impossible things have been accomplished by resolute men because they had to do, or die?
The greatest ornament of an illustrious life is modesty and humility, which go a great way in the character even of the most exalted princes.