When I had the honor to be a second lieutenant, I ate dry bread, but I never let anyone know that I was poor.

Battles are lost or won in 15 minutes

If I always appear prepared, it is because before entering an undertaking, I have meditated long and have foreseen what might occur. It is not genius which reveals to me suddenly and secretly what I should do in circumstances unexpected by others; it is thought and preparation

I know men, and I tell you, Jesus is more than a man. Comparison is impossible between Him and any other human being who ever lived, because He was the Son of God.

Put a rogue in the limelight and he will act like an honest man.

War is the business of barbarians.

I have only one counsel for you - be master.