Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.
In politics stupidity is not an handicap.
History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.
The English have no exalted sentiments. They can all be bought.
America is a fortunate country. She grows by the follies of our European nations.
An army marches on its stomach.
Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.
The surest way to remain poor is to be honest.
England is a nation of shopkeepers.
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
There are certain things in war of which the commander alone comprehends the importance. Nothing but his superior firmness and ability can subdue and surmont all difficulties
If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.
A man will fight harder for his interests than for his rights.
Circumstances? I make circumstances.