Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription.

When it comes to politics, one has to do as one at sea with a sailing ship, reach one's course having regard to prevailing winds.

Usury once in control will wreck the nation.

Every hour of useful work is precious.

Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes the laws.

Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier.

Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of modern war.