The battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton. Votes: 11
The whole art of war consists of guessing at what is on the other side of the hill. Votes: 5
Educate men without religion and you make of them but clever devils. Votes: 5
Be discreet in all things, and so render it unnecessary to be mysterious. Votes: 5
Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained. Votes: 4
When my journal appears, many statues must come down. Votes: 4
I don't know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they frighten me. Votes: 3
When one turns over in bed, it is time to turn out. Votes: 2
The Lord's prayer contains the sum total of religion and morals. Votes: 2
Nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won. Votes: 1
Next to a lost battle, nothing is so sad as a battle that has been won. Votes: 1