The only victory over love is flight.

All men of genius, and all those who have gained rank in the republic of letters, are brothers, whatever may be the land of their nativity.

I can no longer obey; I have tasted command, and I cannot give it up.

What is the government? Nothing, unless supported by opinion.

Doctors will have more lives to answer for in the next world than even we generals.

One can lead a nation only by helping it see a bright outlook. A leader is a dealer in hope.

It is in times of difficulty that great nations like great men display the whole energy of their character and become an object of admiration to posterity.