The whole art of war consists in getting at what is on the other side of the hill. — Duke of Wellington
I don’t know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but by God, they frighten me. — Duke of Wellington
Napoleon has humbugged me, by God; he has gained twenty-four hours’ march on me. — Duke of Wellington
The only thing that they can be relied on to do is to gallop too far and too fast. — Duke of Wellington
Be discreet in all things, and so render it unnecessary to be mysterious about any. — Duke of Wellington
I have got an infamous army, very weak and ill-equipped, and a very inexperienced staff. — Duke of Wellington
I see no reason to suppose these machines will ever force themselves into general use. — Duke of Wellington
I mistrust the judgment of every man in a case in which his own wished are concerned — Duke of Wellington