Patriotism is a word which represents a noble idea.

Everything is more or less organized matter. To think so is against religion, but I think so just the same.

The fate of war is to be exalted in the morning, and low enough at night! There is but one step from triumph to ruin.

You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.

When I was happy I thought I knew men, but it was fated that I should know them in misfortune only.

I make my battle plans from the spirit of my sleeping soldiers

There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.