500 Quotes by Napoleon

Treaties are observed as long as they are in harmony with interests.

Good and decent people must be protected and persuaded by gentle means, but the rabble must be led by terror.

From triumph to downfall there is but one step. I have noted that, in the most momentous occasions, mere nothings have always decided the outcome of the greatest events.

I hope the time is not far off when I shall be able to unite all the wise and educated men of all the countries and establish a uniform regime based on the principles of the Quran which alone are true and which alone can lead men to happiness.

It would be a joke if the conduct of the victor had to be justified to the vanquished.

Religions are all founded on miracles – on things we cannot understand, such as the Trinity. Jesus calls himself the Son of God, and yet is descended from David. I prefer the religion of Mahomet – it is less ridiculous than ours.

Conquest has made me what I am, only conquest can maintain me.

I tell you Wellington is a bad general, the English are bad soldiers; we will settle this matter by lunch time.

I made all my generals out of mud.