Sometimes a great example is necessary to all the public functionaries of the state. — Napoleon Bonaparte
When I give a minister an order, I leave it to him to find the means to carry it out. — Napoleon Bonaparte
Read over and over again the campaigns of Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar, Gustavus, — Napoleon Bonaparte
Tis a principle of war that when you can use the lightning, ’tis better than cannon. — Napoleon Bonaparte
Nothing is more arrogant than the weakness which feels itself supported by power. — Napoleon Bonaparte
In our time no one has the conception of what is great. It is up to me to show them. — Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe thus divided into nationalities freely formed and free internally, peace between — Napoleon Bonaparte
To attach no importance to public opinion, is a proof that you do not merit its suffrage. — Napoleon Bonaparte
Obedience to public authority ought not to be based either on ignorance or stupidity. — Napoleon Bonaparte