War is to man what maternity is to a woman. From a philosophical and doctrinal viewpoint, I do not believe in perpetual peace.
The best blood will at some time get into a fool or a mosquito.
The function of a citizen and a soldier are inseparable.
The history of saints is mainly the history of insane people.
Inactivity is death.
It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do.
