Too many circumstances occur on the spot to modify them.

The movement of a single corps of the enemy's army may confound a whole plan arranged by the fireside.

Only fools can believe such stuff! As for Berthier, since you have been with me, you see what he is--he is a blockhead.

Yet it is he who does it all; it is he who gathers a great part of the glory of the army of Italy." I told him that this erroneous opinion could not last long; that each person would be allowed his merit, and that at least posterity would judge rightly.

This observation seemed to please him.
Berthier was a man full of honour, courage, and probity, and exceedingly regular in the performance of his duties.