1769-1821, French General, Emperor
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Spirit and Spirituality]
There are only two forces that unite men — fear and interest.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Fear]
There are two levers for moving men — interest and fear.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Motivation]
There is no class of people so hard to manage in a state, as those whose intentions are honest, but whose consciences are bewitched.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Management]
There is no place in a fanatic's head where reason can enter.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Fanatics and Fanaticism]
True heroism consists in being superior to the ills of life, in whatever shape they may challenge us to combat.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Heroes and Heroism]
Truth alone wounds.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Truth]
Vengeance has no foresight.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Vengeance]
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Victory]
Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Medicine]
We must laugh at man to avoid crying for him.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Humor]
When firmness is sufficient, rashness is unnecessary.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Leaders and Leadership]
When I want any, good head work done; I always choose a man, if possible with a long nose.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Quality]
When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Mediocrity]
When soldiers have been baptized in the fire of a battle-field, they have all one rank in my eyes.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Battles]
Who saves his country violates no law.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Patriotism]
With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Risk]
You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy's ranks.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Death and Dying]
You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your tricks of war.
Napoleon Bonaparte – [Competition]
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