Napoleon

The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better to abandon one’s self to destiny.

Napoleon

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

Napoleon

The worse the man the better the soldier. If soldiers be not corrupt they ought to be made so.

Napoleon

There are in the world, two powers. The sword and the spirit. The spirit has always vanquished the sword.

Napoleon

There are only two forces that unite men – fear and interest.

Napoleon

There are so many laws that no one is safe from hanging.

Napoleon

There is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Napoleon

There is only one thing in this world, and that is to keep acquiring money and more money, power and more power. All the rest is meaningless.

Napoleon

This year has begun hopefully for right thinkers. After all these centuries of feudal barbarism and political slavery, it is surprising to see how the word of ‘liberty’ sets minds on fire.

Napoleon

Those who are free from common prejudices acquire others.

Napoleon