True heroism consists in being superior to the ills of life, in whatever shape they may challenge us to combat. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
There are two levers for moving men: Interest and fear. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
A leader is a dealer in hope. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
The greatest general is he who makes the fewest mistakes. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
The torment of precautions often exceeds often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better to abandon one's self to destiny. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
Do you know what amazes me more than anything else? The impotence of force to organize anything. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
In politics, an absurdity in public business is going into it. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
If I always appear prepared, it is because before entering an undertaking, I have meditated long and have foreseen what might occur. It is not genius where reveals to me suddenly and secretly what I should do in circumstances unexpected by others; it is thought and preparation. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
