Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.

Nothing is of greater importance in time of war than in knowing how to make the best use of a fair opportunity when it is offered.

Men are able to assist fortune but not to thwart her. They can weave her designs, but they cannot destroy them.

When they remain in garrison, soldiers are maintained with fear and punishment; when they are then led to war, with hope and reward.

For he who innovates will have for his enemies all those who are well off under the existing order of things, and only lukewarm supporters in those who might be better off under the new.

In war, discipline can do more than fury.

Fear is secured by a dread of punishment.