When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity. Napoleon Bonaparte on men
There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time. Napoleon Bonaparte on men
Men take only their needs into consideration - never their abilities. Napoleon Bonaparte on men
Music is the voice that tells us that the human race is greater than it knows. Napoleon Bonaparte on music
If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots. Napoleon Bonaparte on peace
I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords and harmonies. Napoleon Bonaparte on politics
He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander. Napoleon Bonaparte on politics
In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake. Napoleon Bonaparte on politics
I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords and harmonies. Napoleon Bonaparte on power
Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest to allow anyone to take her away from me. Napoleon Bonaparte on power
One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent. Napoleon Bonaparte on power
Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich. Napoleon Bonaparte on religion
If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god. Napoleon Bonaparte on religion
Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet. Napoleon Bonaparte on religion