If I always appear prepared, it is because before entering an undertaking, I have meditated long and have foreseen what might occur. It is not genius which reveals to me suddenly and secretly what I should do in circumstances unexpected by others; it is thought and preparation
I made all my generals out of mud.
I can no longer obey; I have tasted command, and I cannot give it up.
France needs nothing so much to promote her regeneration as good mothers.
The only victory over love is flight.
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.