Duke of Wellington Order Quotations

Just to show you how little reliance can be placed even on what are supposed the best accounts of a battle, I mention that there are some circumstances mentioned in General -'s account which did not occur as he relates them. It is impossible to say when each important occurrence took place, or in what order.

Call on a business man only at business times, and on business; transact your business, and go about your business, in order to give him time to finish his business.

The history of a battle, is not unlike the history of a ball. Some individuals may recollect all the little events of which the great result is the battle won or lost, but no individual can recollect the order in which, or the exact moment at which, they occurred, which makes all the difference as to their value or importance. ..

An extraordinary affair. I gave them their orders and they wanted to stay and discuss them.