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.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTEIf I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god.
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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War is the business of barbarians.
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A leader is a dealer in hope.
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All great events hang by a single thread. The clever man takes advantage of everything, neglects nothing that may give him some added opportunity; the less clever man, by neglecting one thing, sometimes misses everything.
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Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action comes, stop thinking and go in.
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I am surrounded by priests who repeat incessantly that their kingdom is not of this world, and yet they lay hands on everything they can get.
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Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.
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The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need.
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A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.
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Courage is like love, it must have hope for nourishment.
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If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.
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Success is the most convincing talker in the world.
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If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.
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A woman laughing is a woman conquered.
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If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.
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