The man fitted for affairs and authority never considers individuals, but things and their consequences.

I wish I could take a raincheck on June 18.1815

In a battle, as in a siege, the art consists in concentrating very heavy fire on a particular point. The line of battle once established, the one who has the ability to concentrate an unlooked for mass of artillery suddenly and unexpectedly on one of these points is sure to carry the day.

If you (to General Bertrand) do not perceive that Jesus Christ is God, very well; then I did wrong to make you a general.

To make yourself understood to people, one must first speak to their eyes

Providence is always on the side of the last reserve.

Rascality has limits; stupidity has not.