The most difficult art is not in the choice of men, but in giving to the men chosen the highest service of which they are capable.

I have so often been mistaken that I no longer blush for it

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

To be believed make the truth unbelievable.

I am surrounded by priests who repeat incessantly that their kingdom is not of this world, and yet they lay their hands on everything they can get.

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

I make my battle plans from the spirit of my sleeping soldiers