Men do not rest content with parrying the attacks of a superior, but often strike the first blow to prevent the attack being made.

The whole earth is the sepulchre of famous men.

In generosity we are equally singular, acquiring our friends by conferring, not by receiving, favours.

It is a common mistake in going to war to begin at the wrong end, to act first, and wait for disasters to discuss the matter.

There is no need to suppose that human beings differ very much one from another; but it is true that the ones who come out on top are the ones who have been trained in the hardest school.

And it is certain that those who do not yield to their equals, who keep terms with their superiors, and are moderate towards their inferiors, on the whole succeed best.

The strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience to its officers.