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

A general must be a charlatan.

If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god.

England would be better off without Canada; it keeps her in a prepared state for war at a great expense and constant irritation.

The first quality of the commander-in-chief is a cool head to receive a correct impression of things. He should not allow himself to be confused by either good or bad news.

Wisdom and policy dictate that we must do as destiny demands and keep peace with the irresistible march of events.

I have so often been mistaken that I no longer blush for it