Suicide is a crime the most revolting to the feelings; nor does any reason suggest itself to our understanding by which it can be justified. It certainly originates in that species of fear which we denominate poltroonery. For what claim can that man have to courage who trembles at the frowns of fortunes? True heroism consists in being superior to the ills of life in whatever shape they may challenge him to combat.

To do all that one is able to do, is to be a man; to do all that one would like to do, is to be a god.

In war, the moral is to the physical as three is to one.

Prussia was hatched from a cannon-ball.

True character stands the test of emergencies. Do not be mistaken, it is weakness from which the awakening is rude.

It is often in the audacity, in the steadfastness, of the general that the safety and the conservation of his men is found.

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