A good sketch is better than a long speech.

The heart of a statesman should be in his head.

Unavailable wars are always just.

True character stands the test of emergencies. Do not be mistaken, it is weakness from which the awakening is rude.

I am a soldier and accustomed to risking my life every day. I am full of the fire of youth; I cannot act with the restraint of an accomplished diplomat.

Europe thus divided into nationalities freely formed and free internally, peace between States would have become easier: the United States of Europe would become a possibility.

With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything.