Quotes from Napoleon Bonaparte

Music is the voice that tells us that the human race is greater than it knows.

From the sublime to the ridiculous is but a step.

One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent.

Madame Montholon having inquired what troops he considered the best, "Those which are victorious, Madame," replied the Emperor.

You write to me that it's impossible; the word is not French.

He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.

Chief of the Army.

Doctors will have more lives to answer for in the next world than even we generals.

France is invaded; I am leaving to take command of my troops, and, with God's help and their valor, I hope soon to drive the enemy beyond the frontier.

A leader has the right to be beaten, but never the right to be surprised.

A people which is able to say everything becomes able to do everything.

Do you know what amazes me more than anything else? The impotence of force to organize anything.

how easier life would be if we know about the future fluctuations so that we can amendment on it..

Medicine is a collection of uncertain prescriptions the results of which, taken collectively, are more fatal than useful to mankind.

Men will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.

Men, in general, are but great children.

My enemies are many, my equals are none. In the shade of olive trees, they said Italy could never be conquered. In the land of Pharaohs and Kings, they said Egypt could never be humbled. In the realm of forest and snow, they said Russia could never be tamed. Now they say nothing. They fear me, like a force of nature, a dealer in thunder and death! I say: I am Napoleon, I am Emperor. (Napoleon: Total War)

Never awake me when you have good news to announce, because with good news nothing presses but when you have bad news, arouse me immediately, for then there is not an instant to be lost.

Religion is excellent stuff for keeping the common people quiet.

Religion is what keeps the poor man from murdering the rich.

The word impossible is not in my dictionary.

There are two levers for moving men interest and fear.

There is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.