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Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes

Napoleon Bonaparte quotes about power

French Leader, Politician August 15, 1769 – May 5, 1821

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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
The great mass of society are far from being depraved; for if a large majority were criminal or inclined to break the laws, where would the force or power be to prevent or constrain them? And herein is the real blessing of civilization, because this happy result has its origin in her bosom, growing out of her very nature. Napoleon Bonaparte
In politics nothing is immutable. Events carry within them an invincible power. The unwise destroy themselves in resistance. The skillful accept events, take strong hold of them and direct them. Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte quote: "When you have an enemy in your power, deprive him of the means..."
When you have an enemy in your power, deprive him of the means of ever injuring you. Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte quote: "Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest..."
Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest to allow anyone to take her away from me. Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte quote: "There are but two powers in the world, the sword and the mind...."
There are but two powers in the world, the sword and the mind. In the long run the sword is always beaten by the mind Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte quote: "There are in the world, two powers. The sword and the spirit...."
There are in the world, two powers. The sword and the spirit. The spirit has always vanquished the sword. Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte quote: "One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent."
One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent. Napoleon Bonaparte

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