Well then, I will tell you. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I myself have founded great empires; but upon what did these creations of our genius depend? Upon force. Jesus alone founded His empire upon love, and to this very day millions will die for Him...

It is only with prudence, sagacity, and much dexterity that great aims are accomplished, and all obstacles surmounted. Otherwise nothing is accomplished.

You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy's ranks.

The laws of circumstance are abolished by new circumstances.

The most difficult art is not in the choice of men, but in giving to the men chosen the highest service of which they are capable.

The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need.

There are in the world, two powers. The sword and the spirit. The spirit has always vanquished the sword.