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.

Leaders have to be dealers in hope.

You don't govern men who don't have religion, you shoot them.

It is not necessary to prohibit or encourage oddities of conduct which are not harmful.

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.

Go Sir, gallop and don't forget that the world was made in six days. You can ask me for anything but not time.

In war as in love, to bring matters to a close, you must get close together.