“My waking thoughts are all of thee. Your portrait and the remembrance of last night's delirium have robbed my senses of repose. Sweet and incomparable Josephine, what an extraordinary influence you have over my heart. Are you vexed? Do I see you sad? Are you ill at ease? My soul is broken with grief, and there is no rest for your lover.”
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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