You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy's ranks.

I don't employ Talleyrand when I want a thing done, but only when I want to have the appearance of wanting to do it.

The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies.

To a father who loves his children victor has no charms. When the heart speaks, glory itself is an illusion.

Ambition never is in a greater hurry that I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking.

Rascality has limits; stupidity has not.

A leader has the right to be beaten, but never the right to be surprised.