500 Quotes by Napoleon

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

Unity of command is essential to the economy of time. Warfare in the field was like a siege: by directing all one’s force to a single point a breach might be made, and the equilibrium of opposition destroyed.

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 heart may be broken, and the soul remain unshaken.

The best generals are those who have served in the artillery.

You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy’s ranks.

Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.

Envy is a declaration of inferiority.

A man is known by his conduct to his wife, to his family, and to those under him.