Every Private In The French Army Carries

Love Is The Idler's Occupation, The Warrior's Relaxation, And The Sovereign's Ruination.

The Most Desirable Quality In A Soldier Is Constancy In The Support Of Fatigue; Valor Is Only Secondary.

True Character Stands The Test Of Emergencies. Do Not Be Mistaken, It Is Weakness From Which The Awakening Is Rude.

A Soldier Will Fight Long And Hard For A Bit Of Colored Ribbon.

All Becomes Easy When We Follow The Current Of Opinion; It Is The Ruler Of The World.