500 Quotes by Napoleon

My enemies make appointments at my tomb.

An army marches on its stomach.

France has more need of me than I have need of France.

There are certain things in war of which the commander alone comprehends the importance. Nothing but his superior firmness and ability can subdue and surmount all difficulties.

I haven’t known 6 days of happiness in my life.

Men are ruled by toys.

Water, air, and cleanness are the chief articles in my pharmacy.

Man is entitled by birthright to a share of the earth’s produce sufficient to fill the needs of his existence.

The first quality of the commander-in-chief is a cool head to receive a correct impression of things. He should not allow himself to be confused by either good or bad news.