“For the mob, use grapeshot.”

— Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

Quoted in ""A portion of the journal kept by Thomas Raikes, esq., from 1831 to 1847 ; comprising reminiscences of social and political life in London and Paris during that period."", volume 2. London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans and Roberts, 1858.
Also attributed to Victor-François, 2nd duc de Broglie by Thomas Carlyle

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Pour la canaille: Faut la mitraille.

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