A king is sometimes obliged to commit crimes; but they are the crimes of his position. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
It is cowardly to commit suicide. The English often kill themselves. It is a malady caused by the humid climate. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
A cowardly act! What do I care about that? You may be sure that I should never fear to commit one if… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
Many a one commits a reprehensible action, who is at bottom an honourable man, because man seldom acts upon natural impulse, but… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share
When a government is dependent upon bankers for money, they and not the leaders of the government control the situation — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share
All becomes easy when we follow the current of opinion; it is the ruler of the world. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share
A great reputation is a great noise, the more there is of it, and the further does it swell. Land, monuments, Nations, all fall,… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share
Republican despotism is more fertile in acts of tyranny, because everyone has a hand in it. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share
My decision to destroy the authority of the blacks in Saint Domingue (Haiti) is not so much based on considerations of commerce and money,… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share
There is only one favorable moment in war; talent consists in knowing how to seize it. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share
A great reserve and severity of manners are necessary for the command of those who are older than ourselves. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share
