I pay attention only to what people do or say. I never pay attention to what they think.

Policemen and prisons ought never to be the means used to bring men back to the practice of religion.

It is only by prudence, wisdom, and dexterity that great ends are attained and obstacles overcome. Without these qualities nothing succeeds.

What is the government? Nothing, unless supported by opinion.

Never tell your enemy he is doing the wrong thing.

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.

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