Courage which goes against military expediency is stupidity, or, if it is insisted upon by a commander, irresponsibility.

In a man to man fight, the winner is he who has one more round in his magazine.

In view of my services in Africa, I have the chance of dying by poison. Two generals have brought it with them. It is fatal in three seconds. If I take the poi…

Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas.

If the mind is to emerge unscathed from this relentless struggle with the unforeseen, two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the da…

Summoning the Duke of Richmond, who was to have command of the reserve when formed, he asked for a map. The two withdrew to an adjoining room. Wellington close…

I have come to a decision which I felt I should tell you and all of my fellow American citizens, as soon as I was certain in my own mind and in my own conscien…