Napoleon

War is a lottery in which nations ought to risk nothing but small amounts.

Napoleon

War is a serious game in which a man risks his reputation, his troops, and his country. A sensible man will search himself to know whether or not he is fitted for the trade.

Napoleon

War is cruel to the people, and terrible to the conquered.

Napoleon

War is like government, a matter of tact.

Napoleon

War is the business of barbarians.

Napoleon

War justifies everything.

Napoleon

War must be made as intense and awful as possible in order to make it short, and thus to diminish its horrors.

Napoleon

Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.

Napoleon

We must serve the people worthily, and not occupy ourselves in trying to please them. The best way, to gain their affections is to do them good.

Napoleon

We walk faster when we walk alone.

Napoleon