Napoléon Bonaparte Quotes - Page 2

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

The art of governing consists in not letting men grow old in their jobs.

History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.

If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god.

Victory belongs to the most persevering.

Circumstances-what are circumstances? I make circumstances.

If you start to take Vienna - take Vienna.

The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need.

It is the cause, not the death, that makes the martyr.

There are two levers for moving man -- interest and fear.

How many really capable men are children more than once during the day?

A man will fight harder for his interests than for his rights.

A woman laughing is a woman conquered.