Wars produce many stories of fiction, some of which are told until they are believed to be true.

I never knew what to do with a paper except to put it in a side pocket or pass it to a clerk who understood it better than I did.

Venice would be a fine city if it were only drained.

I felt like anything rather than rejoicing at the downfall of a foe who had fought so long and valiantly, and had suffered so much for a cause, though that cause was, I believe, one of the worst for which a people ever fought, and one for which there was the least excuse.

I don't underrate the value of military knowledge, but if men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.

There is nothing more I should do to it now, and therefore I am not likely to be more ready to go than at this moment.

No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.