An impressive, tragic character, Napoleon Bonaparte left a permanent mark on our world, and continues to be studied for his leadership prowess. Here is a collection of quotes I found inspiring, enjoy!

"A leader is a dealer in hope."

"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide."

"Ability is nothing without opportunity."

"Men take only their needs into consideration - never their abilities."

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

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

"A throne is only a bench covered with velvet."

"If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing."

"The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man."

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

"There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest."

"Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily. "

"History is a set of lies agreed upon."

"Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent."

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