In war, as in politics, no evil - even if it is permissible under the rules - is excusable unless it is… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
International incidents must not be allowed to shape foreign policy, foreign policy must shape the incidents. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love it as a musician loves his violin,… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
The first method is that of a schemer and leads only to mediocre results; the other method is the path of genius… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
A man made for public life and authority never takes account of personalities; he only takes account of things, of their weight… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
To listen to the interests of all marks an ordinary government; to foresee them marks a great government. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
Europe is a molehill. All great empires and revolutions have been on the Orient; six hundred millions live there. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
God has given me the will and the force to overcome all obstacles. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
If fifty thousand men were to die for the good of the State, I certainly would weep for them, but political necessity… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
A great European federative system alone can be favourable to the development of civilisation. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
In a great nation, the majority are incapable of judging wisely of things. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
When a government is dependent upon bankers for money, they and not the leaders of the government control the situation — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
In the eyes of empire builders men are not men but instruments. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
All becomes easy when we follow the current of opinion; it is the ruler of the world. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
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 Image
Republican despotism is more fertile in acts of tyranny, because everyone has a hand in it. — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
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 Image
