Revolutions are like the most noxious dungheaps, which bring into life the noblest vegetables.

An aristocracy is the true support of a monarchy.

In politics nothing is immutable. Events carry within them an invincible power. The unwise destroy themselves in resistance. The skillful accept events, take strong hold of them and direct them.

Power is what they like - it is the greatest of all aphrodisiacs.

Oh Man, Man. How despicable in slavery, how great when fired with the love of freedom!

War is a serious game in which a man risks his reputation, his troops, and his country. A sensible man will search himself to know whether or not he is fitted for the trade.

Give me a man with a good allowance of nose,... when I want any good head-work done I choose a man - provided his education has been suitable - with a long nose.