"I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: Oh Lord, make my enemies ridiculous. And God granted it."

"May God defend me from my friends: I can defend myself from my enemies."

"Perfect is the enemy of good."

"An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes."

"Each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune."

"Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm."