“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.”

“When I sit down to write a book, I don't ask myself, "How many am I going to sell?"”

“Industry, commerce and security are the surest roads to the happiness and prosperity of people.”

“Commerce is a game of skill which everyone cannot play and few can play well.”