Day or night he was always at hand and made out with clearness all the secondary orders which resulted from the dispositions of the General-in-Chief.

In fact, he was, an excellent head of the staff of an army; but that is all the praise that can be given, and indeed he wished for no greater.

He had such entire confidence in Bonaparte, and looked up to him with so much admiration, that he never would have presumed to oppose his plans or give any advise.

Berthier's talent was very limited, and of a special nature; his character was one of extreme weakness.

Bonaparte's friendship for him and the frequency of his name in the bulletins and official despatches have unduly elevated his reputation.