The Mind Of A General Ought To

It Is Not Necessary To Prohibit Or Encourage Oddities Of Conduct Which Are Not Harmful.

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

When Soldiers Have Been Baptized In The Fire Of A Battle-field, They Have All One Rank In My Eyes.

Men Are Never Attached To You By Favours.

The Art Of War Is To Gain Time When Your Strength Is Inferior.