In The Eyes Of Empire

Clearly, The Pleasures Wines Afford Are Transitory - But So Are Those Of The Ballet, Or Of A Musical Performance. Wine Is Inspiring And Adds Greatly To The Joy Of Living.

There Is Only One Step From The Sublime To The Ridiculous.

If Obedience Is The Result Of The Instinct Of The Masses, Revolt Is The Result Of Their Thought.

In A Battle, As In A Siege, The Art Consists In Concentrating Very Heavy Fire On A Particular Point. The Line Of Battle Once Established, The One Who Has The Ability To Concentrate An Unlooked For Mass Of Artillery Suddenly And Unexpectedly On One Of These Points Is Sure To Carry The Day.

Which Is Heavier: A Soldier's Pack Or A Slave's Chains?