It Is Not By Whining That One

The Mind Of A General Ought To Resemble And Be As Clear As The Field-glass Of A Telescope.

In A Conquered Country Benevolence Is Not Humanitarianism. It Is A General Political Axiom That A Conqueror Must Not Inspire A Good Opinion Of His Benevolence Until He Has Demonstrated That He Can Be Severe With Malefactors.

A Man Will Fight Harder For His Interests Than For His Rights.

Called To The Throne By The Voice Of The People, My Maxim Has Always Been: A Career Open To Talent Without Distinction Of Birth. It Is This System Of Equality For Which The European Oligarchy Detests Me

The Fate Of A Nation May Sometimes Depend Upon The Position Of A Fortress.