All becomes easy when we follow the current of opinion; it is the ruler of the world.
The purely defensive is doomed to defeat.
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.
There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest.
Fashion condemns us to many follies, the greatest is to make oneself its slave.
Leaders have to be dealers in hope.