Napoleon Bonaparte ( 10 of 51 )
Never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence
Never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence
There is no place in a fanatic's head where reason can enter.
There is no place in a fanatic's head where reason can enter.
There are two levers for moving men: interest and fear.
There are two levers for moving men: interest and fear.
The art of governing consists in not letting men grow old in their jobs.
The art of governing consists in not letting men grow old in their jobs.
Imagination rules the world.
Imagination rules the world.
Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.
Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.
Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.
Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.
The most dangerous moment comes with victory.
The most dangerous moment comes with victory.
All celebrated people lose dignity on a close view.
All celebrated people lose dignity on a close view.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.