The French complain of everything, and always.

There is no such thing as an accident, only a failure to recognise the hand of fate

The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind.

The most terrible of all my battles was the one before Moscow. The French showed themselves to be worthy of victory, but the Russians showed themselves worthy of being invincible.

The superior man is never in anyone's way.

Clearly, the pleasures wines afford are transitory - but so are those of the ballet, or of a musical performance. Wine is inspiring and adds greatly to the joy of living.

All men of genius, and all those who have gained rank in the republic of letters, are brothers, whatever may be the land of their nativity.