It is not the Enemy, it is your ill-judged measures that have done me all this mischief.
My Generals are inexcusable; either for advising you so ill, or in permitting you to follow resolutions so unwise.

Your ears are accustomed to listen to the talk of flatterers only.

Daun has not flattered you;--behold the consequences.

In this sad situation, nothing is left for me but trying the last extremity.

I must go and give battle; and if we cannot conquer, we must all of us have ourselves killed.
"I do not complain of your heart; but I do of your incapacity, of your want of judgment in not choosing better methods.