War is a lottery in which nations ought to risk nothing but small amounts.
A revolution is an idea which has found its bayonets.
Clearly, the pleasures wines afford are transitory - but so are those of the ballet, or of a musical performance. Wine is inspiring and adds greatly to the joy of living.
Leaders have to be dealers in hope.
In our time no one has the conception of what is great. It is up to me to show them.
Soldiers win battles and generals get the medals.