“When defending itself against another country, a nation never lacks men, but too often, soldiers.”
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Famous Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes
“Unite for the public safety, if you would remain an independent nation.”
“The fate of a Nation may sometimes depend upon the position of a fortress.”
“In a great nation, the majority are incapable of judging wisely of things.”
“Give me an educated mother, I shall promise you the birth of a civilized, educated nation”
“America is a fortunate country. She grows by the follies of our European nations.”
“It strengthens the bonds between nations to have the same civil laws and the same monetary system.”
“Nothing renders a nation so despicable as religious despotism.”
“Equality should be the chief basis of the education of youth.”
“A nation recruits men more easily than it can retrieve its honour.”
“Military despotism represses generous sentiments, priestly tyranny stifles them.”
“War is a lottery in which nations ought to risk nothing but small amounts.”
“The advance and perfecting of mathematics are closely joined to the prosperity of the nation.”
“France will always be a great nation.”
Source: Napoleon in his own words from the French of Jules Bertaut
“Clever policy consists in making nations believe they are free.”
“If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.”
“One can lead a nation only by helping it see a bright outlook. A leader is a dealer in hope.”
Source: Napoleon in his own words from the French of Jules Bertaut