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Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

“You would make a ship sail against the winds and currents by lighting a bonfire under her decks? I have no time for such nonsense.”

Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte, a military commander and statesman from France, was born on August 15, 1769, and died on May 5, 1821. He is a controversial historical figure who led a series of reforms in France and became a significant figure in French history. more

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