Quotes

“A revolution can be neither made nor stopped. The only thing that can be done is for one of several of its children to give it a direction by dint of victories.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“An army marches on its stomach.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“I am sometimes a fox and sometimes a lion. The whole secret of government lies in knowing when to be the one or the other.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“Men are moved by two levers only: fear and self interest.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“In politics stupidity is not a handicap.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“A revolution is an idea which has found its bayonets.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“A celebrated people lose dignity upon a closer view.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“All religions have been made by men.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree 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

“In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest to allow anyone to take her away from me.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“One must change one's tactics every ten years if one wishes to maintain one's superiority.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“A man cannot become an atheist merely by wishing it.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“The best cure for the body is a quiet mind.” Napoleon Bonaparte

“Throw off your worries when you throw off your clothes at night.” Napoleon Bonaparte