976 Quotes by Napoleon Bonaparte

Great events ever depend but upon a single hair. The adroit man profits by everything, neglects nothing which can increase his chances; the less adroit, by sometimes disregarding a single chance, fails in everything.

Here, Gentlemen, a dog teaches us a lesson in humanity.

Neglect of duty does not cease, by repetition, to be neglect of duty.

An empty throne always tempts me.

Suicide is a crime the most revolting to the feelings; nor does any reason suggest itself to our understanding by which it can be justified. It certainly originates in that species of fear which we denominate poltroonery. For what claim can that man have to courage who trembles at the frowns of fortunes? True heroism consists in being superior to the ills of life in whatever shape they may challenge him to combat.

Order marches with weighty and measured strides. Disorder is always in a hurry.

The only who is wiser than anyone is everyone.

A people that is able to say everything, becomes able to do everything. The crowd which follows me with admiration, would run with the same eagerness were I marching to the Guillotine.

The allies we gain by victory will turn against us upon the bare whisper of our defeat.