To Live, Is To Suffer;

The Mind Of A General Ought To Resemble And Be As Clear As The Field-glass Of A Telescope.

The Advance And Perfecting Of Mathematics Are Closely Joined To The Prosperity Of The Nation.

Treaties Are Observed As Long As They Are In Harmony With Interests.

A Man Will Fight Harder For His Interests Than For His Rights. Men Are Moved By Only Two Mechanisms: Fear And Self-interest. Victory Belongs To The Most Persevering.

The Word Impossible Is Not French.