Medicines are only fit for old people.

In tragedy great men are more truly great than in history. We see them only in the crises which unfold them.

A journalist is a grumbler, a censurer, a giver of advice, a regent of sovereigns, a tutor of nations. Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand 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.

A woman laughing is a woman conquered.

Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.

If you set out to take Vienna, take Vienna.