Nothing is so contrary to military rules as to make the strength of your army known, either in the orders of the day, in proclamations, or in the newspapers.
The first virtue in a soldier is endurance of fatigue; courage is only the second virtue.
Put a rogue in the limelight and he will act like an honest man.
Military despotism represses generous sentiments, priestly tyranny stifles them.
The superior man is never in anyone's way.
Fanaticism must be put to sleep before it can be eradicated.