As a rule it is circumstances that make men.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTEAbility is of little account without opportunity.
More Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes
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There are in the world, two powers. The sword and the spirit. The spirit has always vanquished the sword.
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Throw off your worries when you throw off your clothes at night.
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The surest way to remain poor is to be honest.
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He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.
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When a government is dependent upon bankers for money, they and not the leaders of the government control the situation, since the hand that gives is above the hand that takes. Money has no motherland; financiers are without patriotism and without decency; their sole object is gain.
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Put your iron hand in a velvet glove.
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Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.
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One is more certain to influence men, to produce more effect on them, by absurdities than by sensible ideas.
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When you have an enemy in your power, deprive him of the means of ever injuring you.
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Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is going on when you don’t have strength.
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What is the government? Nothing, unless supported by opinion.
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The best cure for the body is a quiet mind
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A revolution is an idea, taken up by bayonets.
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In politics, stupidity is not a handicap.
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Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.
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A leader is a dealer in hope.
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It is only by prudence, wisdom, and dexterity, that great ends are attained and obstacles overcome. Without these qualities nothing succeeds.
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The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies
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Orders and decorations are necessary in order to dazzle the people.
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Success is the most convincing talker in the world.
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A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.
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An army marches on its stomach.
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There are so many laws that no one is safe from hanging.
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The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance.
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Men are more easily governed through their vices than through their virtues.
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It is the cause, not the death, that makes the martyr.
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