I Start Out By Believing The Worst

The Leader's Role Is To Define Reality, Then Give Hope

Military Despotism Represses Generous Sentiments, Priestly Tyranny Stifles Them.

In War, Three-quarters Turns On Personal Character And Relations; The Balance Of Manpower And Materials Counts Only For The Remaining Quarter.

Being In The Tuileries Is Not Everything: What Matters Is To Stay Here.

Every Man Who Is Worth Thirty Millions And Is Not Wedded To Them, Is Dangerous To The Government.