Napoleon I of France Quotes
- Greatness is nothing unless it be lasting. - View Quote Details on Greatness is nothing unless it be lasting.
- Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult. - View Quote Details on Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult.
- In early life he may have been a sincere republican; but he hated anarchy and disorder, and, before his campaign in Italy was over, he had begun to plan to make himself ruler of France. He worked systematically to transform the people’s earlier ardor for liberty into a passion for military glory and plunder. - View Quote Details on In early life he may have been a sincere republican;…
- In victory, you deserve Champagne; in defeat, you need it. - View Quote Details on In victory, you deserve Champagne; in defeat, you need it.
- Riches do not consist in the possession of treasures, but in the use made of them. - View Quote Details on Riches do not consist in the possession of treasures, but…
- In choosing a wife, a man does not renounce his mother, and still less is he justified in breaking her heart. - View Quote Details on In choosing a wife, a man does not renounce his…
- If you want a thing done well, do it yourself. - View Quote Details on If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.
- I have not come to you except for the purpose of restoring your rights from the hands of the oppressors… (motivation for invading Egypt in 1798) - View Quote Details on I have not come to you except for the purpose…
- The bullet that will kill me is not yet cast. - View Quote Details on The bullet that will kill me is not yet cast.
- Now we are in a fix. Peace has been declared. - View Quote Details on Now we are in a fix. Peace has been declared.
- Such work as mine is not done twice in a century. I saved the Revolution as it lay dying, I have cleansed it of its crimes and have held it up to the people shining with fame. I inspired France and Europe with new ideas which will never be forgotten. - View Quote Details on Such work as mine is not done twice in a…
- If the whole world was a state, Istanbul would be the capital of it. - View Quote Details on If the whole world was a state, Istanbul would be…
- The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know. - View Quote Details on The people to fear are not those who disagree with…
- I was full of dreams,” He said of his time spent in Egypt” I saw myself founding a new Religion, Marching into Asia, Riding an Elephant, a Turban on my head and in my hand, the new Qu’ran. - View Quote Details on I was full of dreams,” He said of his time…
- To extraordinary circumstances we must apply extraordinary remedies. - View Quote Details on To extraordinary circumstances we must apply extraordinary remedies.
- What I have done up to now is nothing, I am only at the begining of the course I must run, I can no longer obey, I have tasted command, and I cannot give it up. - View Quote Details on What I have done up to now is nothing, I…
- Everything in religion should be gratuitous, and for the people; care must be taken not to deprive the poor… of the only thing which consoles them for their poverty. - View Quote Details on Everything in religion should be gratuitous, and for the people;…
- I feel as if I am being driven towards an unknown goal. As soon as it is attained and there will no longer be any use for me, an atom will be sufficient to annihilate me; but until then, all human efforts whether in Paris or in the army will be powerless to prevail against me. - View Quote Details on I feel as if I am being driven towards an…
- There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time. - View Quote Details on There is one kind of robber whom the law does…
- To abandon oneself to despair without a struggle, to commit suicide as a relief, is like leaving the field of battle before we have vanquished the enemy. - View Quote Details on To abandon oneself to despair without a struggle, to commit…
- A picture is worth a thousand words. - View Quote Details on A picture is worth a thousand words.
- France, the army, Josephine… - View Quote Details on France, the army, Josephine…
- A King should sacrifice the best affections of his heart for the good of his country; no sacrifice should be above his determination. - View Quote Details on A King should sacrifice the best affections of his heart…
- It is not enough that I succeed — everyone else must fail.- Adapted from Hannibal. - View Quote Details on It is not enough that I succeed — everyone else…
- You would make a ship sail against the winds and currents by lighting a bonfire under her deck? Excuse me, I have no time to listen to such nonsense. - View Quote Details on You would make a ship sail against the winds and…
- 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. - View Quote Details on Religions are all founded on miracles — on things we…
- The revolution is over. I am the Revolution - View Quote Details on The revolution is over. I am the Revolution
- I can no longer obey; I have tasted command, and I cannot give it up. - View Quote Details on I can no longer obey; I have tasted command, and…
- We must not take up arms for vain prospects of grandeur, nor the allurements of conquest. - View Quote Details on We must not take up arms for vain prospects of…
- Experience proves that armies are not always sufficient to save a nation; while a nation defended by its people is ever invincible. - View Quote Details on Experience proves that armies are not always sufficient to save…
- A great people may be killed, but they cannot be intimidated. - View Quote Details on A great people may be killed, but they cannot be…
- There is neither subordination, nor fear in empty bellies. - View Quote Details on There is neither subordination, nor fear in empty bellies.
- The act of policing is, in order to punish less often, to punish more severely. - View Quote Details on The act of policing is, in order to punish less…
- There is one thing that’s not French: for a woman to be able to do what she likes. - View Quote Details on There is one thing that’s not French: for a woman…
- Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich. - View Quote Details on Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.
- Waterloo will wipe out the memory of my forty victories; but that which nothing can wipe out is my Civil Code. That will live forever. - View Quote Details on Waterloo will wipe out the memory of my forty victories;…
- My waking thoughts are all of thee. Your portrait and the remembrance of last night’s delirium have robbed my senses of repose. Sweet and incomparable Josephine, what an extraordinary influence you have over my heart. Are you vexed? do I see you sad? are you ill at ease? My soul is broken with grief, and there is no rest for your lover. - View Quote Details on My waking thoughts are all of thee. Your portrait and…
- I accept I might be defeated, but caught in surprise, never. - View Quote Details on I accept I might be defeated, but caught in surprise,…
- I generally had to give in. - View Quote Details on I generally had to give in.
- He who is unmoved by tears has no heart. - View Quote Details on He who is unmoved by tears has no heart.
- Kiss the feet of Popes provided their hands are tied - View Quote Details on Kiss the feet of Popes provided their hands are tied
- A constitution should be framed so as not to impede the action of government, nor force the government to its violation. - View Quote Details on A constitution should be framed so as not to impede…
- The best way to keep one’s word is not to give it. - View Quote Details on The best way to keep one’s word is not to…
- Frenchmen know not how to conspire. - View Quote Details on Frenchmen know not how to conspire.
- If you start to take Vienna — take Vienna. - View Quote Details on If you start to take Vienna — take Vienna.
- 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. - View Quote Details on I hope the time is not far off when I…
- One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent. - View Quote Details on One should never forbid what one lacks the power to…
- Every soldier carries a marshal’s baton in his pack. - View Quote Details on Every soldier carries a marshal’s baton in his pack.
- If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god. - View Quote Details on If I had to choose a religion, the sun as…
- Whatever shall we do in that remote spot? Well, we will write our memoirs. Work is the scythe of time. - View Quote Details on Whatever shall we do in that remote spot? Well, we…
- My motto has always been: A career open to all talents, without distinctions of birth. - View Quote Details on My motto has always been: A career open to all…
- Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent. - View Quote Details on Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand…
- My maxim was, la carrière est ouverte aux talents, without distinction of birth or fortune. - View Quote Details on My maxim was, la carrière est ouverte aux talents, without…
- I made all my generals out of mud. - View Quote Details on I made all my generals out of mud.
- Six hours sleep for a man, seven for a woman and eight for a fool. - View Quote Details on Six hours sleep for a man, seven for a woman…
- Un bon croquis vaut mieux qu’un long discours. - View Quote Details on Un bon croquis vaut mieux qu’un long discours.
- Women are nothing but machines for producing children. - View Quote Details on Women are nothing but machines for producing children.
- Variant translation: A throne is only a bench covered with velvet… - View Quote Details on Variant translation: A throne is only a bench covered with…
- To write history, one must be more than a man, since the author who holds the pen of this great justiciary should be free from all pre-occupation of interest or of vanity. - View Quote Details on To write history, one must be more than a man,…
- Ordinary men died, men of iron were taken prisoner: I only brought back with me men of bronze. - View Quote Details on Ordinary men died, men of iron were taken prisoner: I…
- In a great nation, the majority are incapable of judging wisely of things. - View Quote Details on In a great nation, the majority are incapable of judging…
- The most important qualification of a soldier is fortitude under fatigue and privation. Courage is only second; hardship, poverty and want are the best school for a soldier. - View Quote Details on The most important qualification of a soldier is fortitude under…
- The heart of a minister should be nowhere but in his head. - View Quote Details on The heart of a minister should be nowhere but in…
- The hand that gives is above the hand that takes. Money has no motherland; financiers are without patriotism and without decency; their sole object is gain. - View Quote Details on The hand that gives is above the hand that takes…
- Free trade favors all classes, excites all imaginations, and rouses the whole population; it is identical with equality, and tends naturally to independence. - View Quote Details on Free trade favors all classes, excites all imaginations, and rouses…
- Calumny, envy, and all revengeful passions appear almost exclusively to direct the actions of men. - View Quote Details on Calumny, envy, and all revengeful passions appear almost exclusively to…
- Doctors will have more lives to answer for in the next world than even we generals. - View Quote Details on Doctors will have more lives to answer for in the…
- Different subjects and different affairs are arranged in my head as in a cupboard. When I wish to interrupt one train of thought, I shut that drawer and open another. Do I wish to sleep, I simply close all the drawers and then I am— asleep. - View Quote Details on Different subjects and different affairs are arranged in my head…
- The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind. - View Quote Details on The strong man is the one who is able to…
- Those who are free from common prejudices acquire others. - View Quote Details on Those who are free from common prejudices acquire others.
- Everything has a limit, even human emotions. - View Quote Details on Everything has a limit, even human emotions.
- The life of a citizen is the property of his country. - View Quote Details on The life of a citizen is the property of his…
- Cruelty can only be justified by necessity. - View Quote Details on Cruelty can only be justified by necessity.
- A king is sometimes obliged to commit crimes; but they are the crimes of his position. - View Quote Details on A king is sometimes obliged to commit crimes; but they…
- Men take only their needs into consideration—never their abilities. - View Quote Details on Men take only their needs into consideration—never their abilities.
- If I had 100,000 Croatians, I would conquer the world. - View Quote Details on If I had 100,000 Croatians, I would conquer the world.
- In politics stupidity is not a handicap. - View Quote Details on In politics stupidity is not a handicap.
- Civil liberty depends upon the security of property. - View Quote Details on Civil liberty depends upon the security of property.
- You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy’s ranks. - View Quote Details on You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and…
- The Allied Powers having proclaimed that the Emperor Napoleon is the sole obstacle to the re-establishment of peace in Europe, he, faithful to his oath, declares that he is ready to descend from the throne, to quit France, and even to relinquish life, for the good of his country. - View Quote Details on The Allied Powers having proclaimed that the Emperor Napoleon is…
- You cannot treat with all the world at once. - View Quote Details on You cannot treat with all the world at once.
- A Government protected by foreigners will never be accepted by a free people. - View Quote Details on A Government protected by foreigners will never be accepted by…
- Unite for the public safety, if you would remain an independent nation. - View Quote Details on Unite for the public safety, if you would remain an…
- I have made all the calculations; fate will do the rest. - View Quote Details on I have made all the calculations; fate will do the…
- We must not obstinately contend against circumstances, but rather let us obey them. We have many projects in life but little determination. - View Quote Details on We must not obstinately contend against circumstances, but rather let…
- There is no greater misfortune for a man than to be governed by his wife: in such case he is neither himself nor his wife, he is a perfect nonentity. - View Quote Details on There is no greater misfortune for a man than to…
- I am the instrument of providence, she will use me as long as I accomplish her designs, then she will break me like a glass.’ - View Quote Details on I am the instrument of providence, she will use me…
- The infectiousness of crime is like that of the plague. - View Quote Details on The infectiousness of crime is like that of the plague.
- Popes have committed too many absurdities to create a belief in their infallibility. - View Quote Details on Popes have committed too many absurdities to create a belief…
- To seduce a wife from her husband, or a son from his father, are odious acts, unworthy of civilised nations. - View Quote Details on To seduce a wife from her husband, or a son…
- A portion of the multitude must ever be coerced. - View Quote Details on A portion of the multitude must ever be coerced.
- The only victory over love is flight. - View Quote Details on The only victory over love is flight.
About Napoleon I of France
Napoléon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821 ) was a Corsican-born military officer who rose to prominence in the French Revolution, becoming the ruler of France as First Consul of the French Republic (11 November 1799 - 18 May 1804), and then Emperor of the French and King of Italy under the name Napoleon I (18 May 1804 - 6 April 1814, and again briefly from 20 March - 22 June 1815).
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