I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers.

You cannot qualify war in harsher terms than I will.

I make up my opinions from facts and reasoning, and not to suit any body but myself. If people don't like my opinions, it makes little difference as I don't solicit their opinions or votes.

The voice of the people is the voice of humbug.

You may as well say, 'That's a valiant flea that dare eat his breakfast on the lip of a lion.

If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world, but I am sure we would be getting reports from Hell before breakfast.

You might as well appeal against the thunderstorm.