The purely defensive is doomed to defeat.

To be believed make the truth unbelievable.

If you (to General Bertrand) do not perceive that Jesus Christ is God, very well; then I did wrong to make you a general.

Moses has revealed the existence of God to his nation. Jesus Christ to the Roman world, Muhammad to the old continent.

One must learn to forgive and not to hold a hostile, bitter attitude of mind, which offends those about us and prevents us from enjoying ourselves. One must recognize human shortcomings and adjust himself to them rather than to be constantly finding fault with them.

Whatever shall we do in that remote spot? Well, we will write our memoirs. Work is the scythe of time.

To a father who loves his children victor has no charms. When the heart speaks, glory itself is an illusion.