976 Quotes by Napoleon Bonaparte

Ordinarily men exercise their memory much more than their judgment.

History is a myth that men agree to believe.

No amount of money will induce someone to lay down their life, but they will gladly do so for a bit of yellow ribbon.

The amateurs discuss tactics: the professionals discuss logistics

There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest. All great revolutions originate in fear, for the play of interests does not lead to accomplishment.

Every beggar shall be arrested. But to arrest a beggar merely in order to put him in jail would be barbarous and absurd. He should be arrested for the sole purpose of teaching him how to earn a living by his work.

Impossible is the word found only in a fool's dictionary. Wise people create opportunities for themselves and make everything possible...

The purely defensive is doomed to defeat.

Leaders have to be dealers in hope.