The greatest general is he who makes the fewest mistakes.

To understand the man you have to know what was happening in the world when he was twenty.

Speeches pass away, but acts remain.

Opportunities? I make opportunities.

Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.

I may lose a battle but I will never lose a minute.

On victory, you deserve beer. On defeat, you need it.

The Mohammedan religion is the finest of all.

One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent.

He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.

America is a fortunate country. She grows by the follies of our European nations.

The most dangerous moment comes with victory.

Leave the Artillerymen alone, they are an obstinate lot.

Lies circle the earth while Truth is still trying to put on its shoes.

It's not the size of the army but the power within the army.

All the women in the world would not make me lose an hour.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

Greatness be nothing unless it be lasting.

Act swiftly and vigorously, without 'buts' and 'ifs'.