One might as well try to charge through a wall.
The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies.
I have never loved anyone for love's sake except, perhaps, Josephine - a little.
History is a set of lies agreed upon.
An army which cannot be reenforced is already defeated.
Against attempts on my life, I trust in my luck, my good genius, and my guards.