More from Napoleon Bonaparte

  1. Many a one commits a reprehensible action, who is at bottom an honourable man, because man seldom acts upon natural impulse, but from some …
  2. A King should sacrifice the best affections of his heart for the good of his country; no sacrifice should be above his determination.
  3. The life of a citizen is the property of his country.
  4. A king is sometimes obliged to commit crimes; but they are the crimes of his position.
  5. When you have an enemy in your power, deprive him of the means of ever injuring you.
  6. A great reserve and severity of manners are necessary for the command of those who are older than ourselves.
  7. You cannot treat with all the world at once.
  8. A great people may be killed, but they cannot be intimidated.

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