Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military commanders and a risk taking gambler.
He climbed rank quickly in the armed forces due to his familial connections and his uncanny military knowledge, which he gained
through dedicated reading. He also was influenced by the writings of Voltaire and did not practice much in the way of religion.
One of the greatest military leaders in history and emperor of France, he conquered much of Europe.
In the history of Europe and the world he is recorded as twice-emperor of France whose military endeavors and sheer personality
dominated Europe in person for a decade, and in thought for a century.
(1769 - 1821)
A true man hates no one.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
We must laugh at man to avoid crying for him.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
The act of policing is, in order to punish less often, to punish more severely.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
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 Bonaparte
In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
History is a set of lies agreed upon.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords and harmonies.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Ability is nothing without opportunity.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
England is a nation of shopkeepers.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
It requires more courage to suffer than to die.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
He was a French lawyer and politician who became one of the most influential figures of the French Revolution and
without his influence the revolution would have turned out a lot differently. Robespierre was heavily influenced by the
theories of the popular philosopher, Jean Jacques Rousseau. This led to Robespierre's belief in deism, democracy, and the natural goodness in man.
Robespierre became increasingly popular for his attacks on the monarchy and his advocacy of democratic reforms.
(1758-1794)
Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.
~ Buddha
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
~ Confucius
Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?
~ Voltaire
