Music is the voice that tells us that the human race is greater than it knows.
Great men are meteors designed to burn so that earth may be lighted.
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.
Military despotism represses generous sentiments, priestly tyranny stifles them.
In war, character and opinion make more than half of the reality.
You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy's ranks.