Napoleon Bonaparte — Philosophical Quotes

202 quotes · Military Leader, Emperor

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Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Military Leader, Emperor

Philosophical

“This accession of territory affirms forever the power of the United States, and I have given England a maritime rival who sooner or later will humble her pride.”

Forever Pride Humble

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Military Leader, Emperor

Philosophical

“If I had not been defeated in Acre against Jezzar Pasha of Turk. I would conquer all of the East.”

East Conquer Acres

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Philosophical

“I have come to realise that men are not born to be free.”

Men Born

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Philosophical

“Equality should be the chief basis of the education of youth.”

Should Youth

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Philosophical

“In war it is not men, but the man who counts.”

Men War He Man

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Philosophical

“An army which cannot be reenforced is already defeated.”

Army Defeated

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Philosophical

“What is the government? Nothing, unless supported by opinion.”

Government Opinion

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Philosophical

“In political administration, no problem is ever simple. It can never be reduced to the question whether a certain measure is good or not.”

Political Simple Power

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Philosophical

“Religions are all founded on miracles - on things we cannot understand, such as the Trinity. Jesus calls himself the Son of God, and yet is descended from David. I prefer the religion of Mahomet - it is less ridiculous than ours.”

Jesus Son Army

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Philosophical

“The fate of a battle is the result of a moment, of a thought: the hostile forces advance with various combinations, they attack each other and fight for a certain time; the critical moment arrives, a mental flash decides, and the least reserve accomplishes the object.”

War Fighting Fate

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Philosophical

“As for myself, I do not believe that such a person as Jesus Christ ever existed; but as the people are inclined to superstition, it is proper not to oppose them.”

People Believe Jesus

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Philosophical

“From triumph to downfall is but a step. I have seen a trifle decide the most important issues in the gravest affairs.”

Important Issues Triumph

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