I saw the crown of France laying on the ground, so I picked it up with my sword.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTEIt is only by prudence, wisdom, and dexterity, that great ends are attained and obstacles overcome. Without these qualities nothing succeeds.
More Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes
-
-
The surest way to remain poor is to be honest.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
If the art of war were nothing but the art of avoiding risks, glory would become the prey of mediocre minds, I have made all the calculations; fate will do the rest.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
A leader is a dealer in hope.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
One must learn to forgive and not to hold a hostile, bitter attitude of mind, which offends those about us and prevents us from enjoying ourselves; one must recognize human shortcomings and adjust himself to them rather than to be constantly finding fault with them.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
Variety made the Revolution. Liberty was just a pretext.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
Impossible is the word found only in a fool’s dictionary. Wise people create opportunities for themselves and make everything possible
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
A woman laughing is a woman conquered.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
You would make a ship sail against the winds and currents by lighting a bonfire under her decks? I have no time for such nonsense.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
Conquests will come and go but Delambre’s work will endure.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
War is the business of barbarians.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
Never tell your enemy he is doing the wrong thing.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
History is written by the winners.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE -
If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE