It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory

There is no such thing as accident; it is fate misnamed.

The French complain of everything, and always.

Prussia was hatched from a cannon-ball.

History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.

Courage is like love; it must have hope for nourishment.

Give me a man with a good allowance of nose,... when I want any good head-work done I choose a man - provided his education has been suitable - with a long nose.