The Most Insupportable Of Tyrannies Is That

France Is Invaded; I Am Leaving To Take Command Of My Troops, And, With God's Help And Their Valor, I Hope Soon To Drive The Enemy Beyond The Frontier.

Soldiers Generally Win Battles; Generals Get Credit For Them.

I Have Made Noise Enough In The World Already, Perhaps Too Much, And Am Now Getting Old, And Want Retirement.

Courage Cannot Be Counterfeited. It Is One Virtue That Escapes Hypocrisy.

A Great Reserve And Severity Of Manners Are Necessary For The Command Of Those Who Are Older Than Ourselves.