Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

We are waiting for the long-promised invasion. So are the fishes.

I had no idea of the enormous and unquestionably helpful part that humbug plays in the social life of great peoples dwelling in a state of democratic freedom.

I'm bored with it all. Before slipping into a coma. He died 9 days later.

Renown awaits the commander who first restores artillery to its prime importance on the battlefield.

There is no better exercise than to study and devour a picture, and then, without looking at it again, to attempt the next day to reproduce it.

The whole of northern Norway was covered with snow to depths which none of our soldiers had ever seen, felt, or imagined. There were neither snow-shoes nor skis - still less skiers. We must do our best. Thus began this ramshackle campaign.