Without cavalry, battles are without result.
An empty throne always tempts me.
Those who have changed the universe have never done it by changing officials, but always by inspiring the people.
Never depend on the multitude, full of instability and whims; always take precautions against it.
Let France have good mothers, and she will have good sons.
Wisdom and policy dictate that we must do as destiny demands and keep peace with the irresistible march of events.