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)
With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy's ranks.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
To do all that one is able to do, is to be a man; to do all that one would like to do, is to be a god.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
France has more need of me than I have need of France.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
In order to govern, the question is not to follow out a more or less valid theory
but to build with whatever materials are at hand. The inevitable must be accepted and turned to advantage.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Medicines are only fit for old people.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
I have only one counsel for you - be master.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Music is the voice that tells us that the human race is greater than it knows.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Doctors will have more lives to answer for in the next world than even we generals.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
The best cure for the body is a quiet mind.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Women are nothing but machines for producing children.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
A man cannot become an atheist merely by wishing it.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
There is no such thing as accident; it is fate misnamed.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Ambition never is in a greater hurry that I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Nicolas de Chamfort, son of an aristocratic mother and a cleric, was raised by a grocer. He was a French writer
and journalist, best known for his witty epigrams and aphorisms.
He was secretary of Louis XIV's sister, and of the Jacobin club.
The writings of Nicolas de Chamfort include comedies, political articles, literary criticisms, portraits,
letters, and verses. His works are among the most brilliant and suggestive sayings that have been
given to the modern world.
(1741 - 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
