Men are moved by two levers only: fear and self interest.
When soldiers have been baptized in the fire of a battle-field, they have all one rank in my eyes.
If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.
When I had the honor to be a second lieutenant, I ate dry bread, but I never let anyone know that I was poor.
An aristocracy is the true support of a monarchy.
Wisdom and policy dictate that we must do as destiny demands and keep peace with the irresistible march of events.