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 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
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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.
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The greatest danger occurs at the moment of victory
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In our time no one has the conception of what is great. It is up to me to show them.
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Impossible is the word found only in a fool’s dictionary. Wise people create opportunities for themselves and make everything possible
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Great men are meteors designed to burn so that earth may be lighted.
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Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets
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We must laugh at man to avoid crying for him.
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If we could read the past histories of all our enemies we would disregard all hostility for them.
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A true man hates no one.
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A revolution is an idea, taken up by bayonets.
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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.
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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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The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance.
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An army marches on its stomach.
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The extent of your consciousness is limited only by your ability to love and to embrace with your love the space around you, and all it contains.
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