The first quality of the commander-in-chief is a cool head to receive a correct impression of things. He should not allow himself to be confused by either good or bad news.

Independence, like honor, is a rocky island, without a beach.

The object of war is victory, the object of victory is conquest, and the object of conquest is occupation.

England is a nation of shopkeepers.

On victory, you deserve beer. On defeat, you need it.

Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.

A form of government that is not the result of a long sequence of shared experiences, efforts, and endeavors can never take root.