War Is Cruel To The People, And

Many A One Commits A Reprehensible Action, Who Is At Bottom An Honourable Man, Because Man Seldom Acts Upon Natural Impulse, But From Some Secret Passion Of The Moment Which Lies Hidden And Concealed Within The Narrowest Folds Of His Heart.

Against Attempts On My Life, I Trust In My Luck, My Good Genius, And My Guards.

Hereditary Succession To The Magistracy Is Absurd, As It Tends To Make A Property Of It; It Is Incompatible With The Sovereignty Of The People.

Soldiers Win Battles And Generals Get The Medals.

Good Intelligence Is Nine-tenths Of Any Battle.