To be a mother is a great treasure. Mothers, in their unconditional and sacrificial love for their children, are the antidote to individualism; they are the greatest enemies against war.

Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states.

My hope is that the generous instincts of unity will not depart from us...[so that we] become the prey of the little folk who exist in every country and who frolic alongside the Juggernaut car of war to see what fun or notoriety they can extract from the proceedings.

It is an approved maxim in war, never to do what the enemy wishes you to do, for this reason alone, that he desires it.

There are certain things in war of which the commander alone comprehends the importance. Nothing but his superior firmness and ability can subdue and surmount all difficulties.

Make war offensively; it is the sole means to become a great captain and to fathom the secrets of the art.