Napoleon Bonaparte

Never awake me when you have good news to announce, because with good news nothing presses; but when you have read more

Never awake me when you have good news to announce, because with good news nothing presses; but when you have bad news, arouse me immediately, for then there is not an instant to be lost.

Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.

Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.

A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.

A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.

You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.

You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.

All celebrated people lose dignity on a close view.

All celebrated people lose dignity on a close view.