“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.”

“I like people who can do things”

“Men of high learning and abilities are few in every country; and by taking in those who are not so, the able part of the body have their hands tied by the unable.”

“When your confidence goes up, your competence goes up the same time.”