If you set out to take Vienna, take Vienna.
Men, in general, are but great children.
The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance.
The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better to abandon one's self to destiny.
The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.
Men are more easily governed through their vices than through their virtues.