Music is the voice that tells us that the human race is greater than it knows.

The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone.

Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded his empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for him.

The tools belong to the man who can use them.

The advance and perfecting of mathematics are closely joined to the prosperity of the nation.

A great reserve and severity of manners are necessary for the command of those who are older than ourselves.

Give me enough medals and I’ll win you any war