History is a set of lies agreed upon.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTEWhat is the government? Nothing, unless supported by opinion.
More Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes
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Courage cannot be counterfeited. It is one virtue that escapes hypocrisy.
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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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If we could read the past histories of all our enemies we would disregard all hostility for them.
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Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.
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Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
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If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.
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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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Men are Moved by two levers only: fear and self interest.
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There are so many laws that no one is safe from hanging.
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History is written by the winners.
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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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There shall be no Alps.
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If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.
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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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Men are more easily governed through their vices than through their virtues.
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