“The poor man commands respect; the beggar must always excite anger.”
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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