Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich. Napoleon Bonaparte
Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.
The infectiousness of crime is like that of the plague. Napoleon Bonaparte
The infectiousness of crime is like that of the plague.
Victory belongs to the most persevering. Napoleon Bonaparte
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
If you want a thing done well, do it yourself. Napoleon Bonaparte
If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.
With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything. Napoleon Bonaparte
With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything.
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit. Napoleon Bonaparte
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.
In politics stupidity is not a handicap. Napoleon Bonaparte
In politics stupidity is not a handicap.
The French complain of everything, and always. Napoleon Bonaparte
The French complain of everything, and always.
Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them. Napoleon Bonaparte
Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.
When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity. Napoleon Bonaparte
When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity.
Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult. Napoleon Bonaparte
Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult.
It requires more courage to suffer than to die. Napoleon Bonaparte
It requires more courage to suffer than to die.
A revolution is an idea which has found its bayonets. Napoleon Bonaparte
A revolution is an idea which has found its bayonets.
History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon. Napoleon Bonaparte
History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.