In our time no one has the conception of what is great. It is up to me to show them.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTEAbility is of little account without opportunity.
More Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes
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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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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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A picture is worth a thousand words.
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We must laugh at man to avoid crying for him.
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Never tell your enemy he is doing the wrong thing.
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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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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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He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.
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Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.
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War is the business of barbarians.
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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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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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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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History is a set of lies agreed upon.
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