It is often in the audacity, in the steadfastness, of the general that the safety and the conservation of his men is found.

A general's principal talent consists in knowing the mentality of the soldier and in gaining his confidence.

My waking thoughts are all of thee. Your portrait and the remembrance of last night's delirium have robbed my senses of repose. Sweet and incomparable Josephine, what an extraordinary influence you have over my heart. Are you vexed? Do I see you sad? Are you ill at ease? My soul is broken with grief, and there is no rest for your lover.

I know he's a good general, but is he lucky?

The best generals are those who have served in the artillery.

Nothing is so contrary to military rules as to make the strength of your army known, either in the orders of the day, in proclamations, or in the newspapers.