Few really believe. The most only believe that they believe or even make believe.

In the last analysis, one must be a military man in order to govern. It is only with boot and spurs that one can govern a horse.

The best medicine against the grapes of wrath is a whiff of grapeshot

Tis a principle of war that when you can use the lightning, 'tis better than cannon.

Neglect of duty does not cease, by repetition, to be neglect of duty.

There is only one favorable moment in war; talent consists in knowing how to seize it.

There is no Nation however small which had the right to set itself free, that has not rescued itself from the dishonour of obeying the Prince imposed by an enemy in the hour of victory.