France will always be a great nation.
Champagne! In victory, one deserves it; in defeat one needs it.
Let the path be open to talent.
Clearly, the pleasures wines afford are transitory - but so are those of the ballet, or of a musical performance. Wine is inspiring and adds greatly to the joy of living.
In war, as in prostitution, amateurs are often better than professionals.
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.