A battle sometimes decides everything; and sometimes the most trifling thing decides the fate of a battle.

Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.

I am a soldier and accustomed to risking my life every day. I am full of the fire of youth; I cannot act with the restraint of an accomplished diplomat.

Men are moved by two levers only: fear and self interest.

It is often in the audacity, in the steadfastness, of the general that the safety and the conservation of his men is found.

Liberty and equality are magical words.

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.