Napoleon Bonaparte

Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy.

Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy.

All celebrated people lose dignity on a close view.

All celebrated people lose dignity on a close view.

The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.

The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.

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.

Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.

Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.