When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity.

There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest. All great revolutions originate in fear, for the play of interests does not lead to accomplishment.

In politics nothing is immutable. Events carry within them an invincible power. The unwise destroy themselves in resistance. The skillful accept events, take strong hold of them and direct them.

War is a serious game in which a man risks his reputation, his troops, and his country. A sensible man will search himself to know whether or not he is fitted for the trade.

An empty throne always tempts me.

I know he's a good general, but is he lucky?

Doctors will have more lives to answer for in the next world than even we generals.