“Impossible is the word found only in a fool's dictionary. Wise people create opportunities for themselves and make everything possible...”

“Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.”

“Ability is of little account without opportunity.”

“What are the conditions that make for the superiority of an army? Its internal organization, military habits in officers and men, the confidence of each in themselves; that is to say, bravery, patience, and all that is contained in the idea of moral means.”

“Le mot impossible n'est pas français.”

“Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.”

“Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded his empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for him.”