In war there is no prize for runner-up.

Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

In war, when a commander becomes so bereft of reason and perspective that he fails to understand the dependence of arms on Divine guidance, he no longer deserves victory.

The bad fortune of the good turns their faces up to heaven; the good fortune of the bad bows their heads down to the earth.

Shun no toil to make yourself remarkable by some talent or other; yet do not devote yourself to one branch exclusively. Strive to get clear notions about all. Give up no science entirely; for science is but one.

The display of grief makes more demands than grief itself. How few men are sad in their own company.