“I wish I could take a raincheck on June 18.1815”

“It's not the size of the army but the power within the army.”

“The heart of a statesman should be in his head.”

“My enemies make appointments at my tomb.”

“The first quality of the commander-in-chief is a cool head to receive a correct impression of things. He should not allow himself to be confused by either good or bad news.”

“O, the blood more stirsTo rouse a lion than to start a hare!”

“When the sea was calm all ships alike showed mastership in floating.”

“Extremity is the trier of spirits.”