One Cannot Govern With 'buts'.

I Have Tried To Lift France Out Of The Mud. But She Will Return To Her Errors And Vomitings. I Cannot Prevent The French From Being French.

Why Do You Think That At 67 I Would Start A Career As A Dictator?

Diplomats Are Useful Only In Fair Weather. As Soon As It Rains They Drown In Every Drop.

Whereas Ordinary Officers Must Be Content With Behaving Correctly In Front Of Their Men, The Great Leaders Have Always Carefully Stage-managed Their Effects.

Old Age Is A Shipwreck.