He who cannot look over a battlefield with a dry eye, causes the death of many men uselessly.

Cavalry is useful before, during, and after the battle.

Orders and decorations are necessary in order to dazzle the people.

For my part, it is not the mystery of the incarnation which I discover in religion, but the mystery of social order, which associates with heaven that idea of equality which prevents the rich from destroying the poor

The first quality of the commander-in-chief is a cool head to receive a correct impression of things. He should not allow himself to be confused by either good or bad news.

Oh well, no matter what happens, there's always death.

Circumstances-what are circumstances? I make circumstances