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Famous Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes
“The art of war is to gain time when your strength is inferior.”
“An army which cannot be regularly recruited is a doomed army.”
“Generals who save troops for the next day are always beaten.”
“A man like me troubles himself little about a million men.”
“In war you see your own troubles; those of the enemy you cannot see. You must show confidence.”
“Revolutions are good times for soldiers of talent and courage.”
“It is easier to brave and threaten, than to conquer an enemy.”
“Bloodletting is among the ingredients of political medicine.”
“High politic is only common sense applied to great things.”
“A new-born Government must shine and astonish - the moment it loses its éclat it falls.”
“For the stability of the Government, the people should have a considerable voice in the elections.”
“In a great nation, the majority are incapable of judging wisely of things.”
“A great European federative system alone can be favourable to the development of civilisation.”
“Nothing is more arrogant than the weakness which feels itself supported by power.”
“The great art of governing consists in not letting men grow old in their jobs.”
“A magistrate is not a father; he must be just and severe. Only tyrants are fathers.”