Quotes by Napoleon I

From the sublime to the ridiculous is but a step.

— Napoleon I

Wisdom

To do all that one is able to do, is to be a man; to do all that one would like to do, is to be a god.

— Napoleon I

Wisdom

England is a nation of shopkeepers.

— Napoleon I

Wisdom

The great art of governing consists in not letting men grow old in their jobs.

— Napoleon I

Wisdom

A leader is a dealer in hope.

— Napoleon I

Hope

An army marches on its stomach.

— Napoleon I

Wisdom

Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.

— Napoleon I

Wisdom