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Napoleon

1769 - 1821 (52)

Napoleon
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Quote 1

Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.

Quote 2

There is no such thing as accident; it is fate misnamed.

Quote 3

In politics stupidity is not a handicap.

Quote 4

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.

Quote 5

The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies.

Quote 6

Victory belongs to the most persevering.

Quote 7

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.

Quote 8

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

Quote 9

There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest.

Quote 10

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”

Quote 11

“Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don't have strength.”

Quote 12

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

Quote 13

“Imagination governs the world.”

Quote 14

“Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide