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Great Men Quotes by Napoleon Bonaparte
- In tragedy great men are more truly great than in history. We see them only in the crises which unfold them.
- It is in times of difficulty that great nations like great men display the whole energy of their character and become an object of admiration…
- It is the success which makes great men.
- Muhammad was a great man, an intrepid soldier; with a handful of men he triumphed at the battle of Bender (sic); a great captain, eloquent,…
- Muhammad was a prince; he rallied his compatriots around him. In a few years, the Muslims conquered half of the world. They plucked more souls…
- Great men are never cruel without necessity.
- Great men grow tired of contentedness.
- Washington is dead! This great man fought against Tyranny; he established the liberty of his country. His memory will always be dear to the French…
- The friendship of a great man is a favor of the gods.
- In a narrow sphere great men are blunderers.
- Great men are meteors, consuming themselves to light the world
- Great men are meteors designed to burn so that earth may be lighted.
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