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Famous Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes
“In war, groping tactics, half-way measures, lose everything.”
“Tis a principle of war that when you can use the lightning, 'tis better than cannon.”
“In war, character and opinion make more than half of the reality.”
“There is only one favorable moment in war; talent consists in knowing how to seize it.”
“In war, as in prostitution, amateurs are often better than professionals.”
“In war one must lean on an obstacle in order to overcome it.”
“War is a lottery in which nations ought to risk nothing but small amounts.”
“The affairs of war, like the destiny of battles, as well as empires, hang upon a spiders thread.”
“Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.”
“Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.”
“A leader is a dealer in hope.”
“Imagination rules the world.”
“You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.”
“A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.”
“The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.”
“History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.”
“Doctors will have more lives to answer for in the next world than even we generals.”
“Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.”
“Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.”
“If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.”
“There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest.”
“You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy's ranks.”