You Must Not Fear Death, My Lads;

When I Had The Honor To Be A Second Lieutenant, I Ate Dry Bread, But I Never Let Anyone Know That I Was Poor.

It Is Only By Prudence, Wisdom, And Dexterity That Great Ends Are Attained And Obstacles Overcome. Without These Qualities Nothing Succeeds.

If You Want A Thing Done Well, Do It Yourself.

Diplomacy Is The Police In Grand Costume.

Great Events Ever Depend But Upon A Single Hair. The Adroit Man Profits By Everything, Neglects Nothing Which Can Increase His Chances; The Less Adroit, By Sometimes Disregarding A Single Chance, Fails In Everything.