In our time no one has the conception of what is great. It is up to me to show them.
Give Me a Turkish Army. I will Conquer world.
I do not amuse myself by thinking of dead people.
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.
Cavalry is useful before, during, and after the battle.
Machiavelli is right: one always must live with one's friends with the idea that they may turn into one's enemies. He should have said, with everyone.