Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoléon Bonapartewas a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars. As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814, and again in 1815. Napoleon dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. He won most of these wars and the vast majority of his battles, building a...
NationalityFrench
ProfessionRoyalty
Date of Birth15 August 1769
CityAjaccio, France
CountryFrance
The fool has one great advantage over a man of sense; he is always satisfied with himself.
Cossacks are the best light troops among all that exist. If I had them in my army, I would go through all the world with them.
Men are more easily governed through their vices than through their virtues.
To have a right estimate of a man's character, we must see him in misfortune.
The amateurs discuss tactics: the professionals discuss logistics
The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.
We are either kings or pawns of men
Act swiftly and vigorously, without 'buts' and 'ifs'...
In war, as in prostitution, amateurs are often better than professionals.
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
I am surrounded by priests who repeat incessantly that their kingdom is not of this world, and yet they lay their hands on everything they can get.
I see only my objective - the obstacles must give way.
Anarchy is the stepping stone to absolute power.