"One must not lose the opportunity of striking when the iron is hot."

"You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy's ranks."

"Victory is not always to the strong, but to the swift, to the active, to the bold."

"How happy I would be if I could assist you at your undressing, the little firm white breast, the adorable face, the hair tied up in a scarf a la creole."

"I don't love you, not at all; on the contrary I detest you—you're a naughty, gawky, foolish slut."