Napoleon I

He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.

Men are Moved by two levers only: fear and self interest

True heroism consists in being superior to the ills of life, in whatever shape they may challenge us to combat.

Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and myself founded empires; but what foundation did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded an empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him.

In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake.

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.

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

The future destiny of the child is always the work of the mother.

The only victory over love is flight.

Impossible is a word only to be found in the dictionary of fools.