There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest. All great revolutions originate in fear, for the play of interests does not lead to accomplishment.

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

I have noticed in every campaign that I have fought-that there is a key segment of time, somewhere between 13 and 15 minutes in which the battle is won or lost. I focus on that segment of time, and I win.

When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity.

From triumph to downfall is but a step. I have seen a trifle decide the most important issues in the gravest affairs.

I pay attention only to what people do or say. I never pay attention to what they think.

Liberty is a need felt by a small class of people whom nature has endowed with nobler minds than the mass of men;.... Consequently, it may be repressed with impunity. Equality, on the other hand, pleases the masses.