War is a matter not so much of arms as of money.
They are surely to be esteemed the bravest spirits who, having the clearest sense of both the pains and pleasures of life, do not on that account shrink from danger.
Knowledge without understanding is useless.
Few things are brought to a successful issue by impetuous desire, but most by calm and prudent forethought.
Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.
For men naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.