In Politics Stupidity Is Not

Timid And Cowardly Soldiers Cause The Loss Of A Nation's Independence; But Pusillanimous Magistrates Destroy The Empire Of The Laws, The Rights Of The Throne, And Even Social Order Itself.

Never Interfere With An Enemy In The Process Of Destroying Himself.

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

Never Interrupt Your Enemy When He Is Making A Mistake.

A Soul You Say? Give My Pocketwatch To A Savage And He'll Think It Has A Soul.