Misattributed Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes

Meaning that history is always written by the winners. When two cultures clash, the loser is obliterated, and the winner writes the history books - books which glorify their own cause and disparage the conquered foe. As Napoleon once said, 'What is history, but a fable agreed upon?' " He smiled. "By its very nature, history is always a one-sided account." Sophie had never thought of it that way. ~ Dan Brown

Charges of cavalry are equally useful at the beginning, the middle and the end of a battle. They should be made always, if possible, on the flanks of the infantry, especially when the latter is engaged in front. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

It is cowardice to commit suicide. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

It is with artillery that war is made. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

I wish I could take a raincheck on June 18.1815 ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

The gospel is not a book; it is a living being, with an action, a power, which invades every thing that opposes its extension, behold! It is upon this table: This book, surpassing all others. I never omit to read it, and every day with some pleasure. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

There are two merits that glorify a person: being courageous for a man and being virtuous for a woman. Besides these two, there is another merit that glorifies both man and woman: so much loving the homeland to an extent with being ready to sacrifice his/her life, if needed. Turks are such courageous and virtuous people. That is why you can kill a Turk but you can never defeat them. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

From first to last, Jesus is the same; always the same
majestic and simple, infinitely severe and infinitely gentle. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

To a father who loves his children victor has no charms. When the heart speaks, glory itself is an illusion. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Victory is not always winning the battle ... but rising every time you fall. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Every French soldier carriers a marshal's baton in his knapsack. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

True heroism consists in rising superior to misfortune. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

It is my wish that my ashes may repose on the banks of the Seine, in the midst of the French people, whom I have loved so well. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Cossacks are the best light troops among all that exist. If I had them in my army, I would go through all the world with them. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

International incidents must not be allowed to shape foreign policy, foreign policy must shape the incidents. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

The basic principle that we must follow in directing the armies of the Republic is this: that they must feed themselves on war at the expense of the enemy territory. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

A starving army is actually worse than none. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Europe thus divided into nationalities freely formed and free internally, peace between States would have become easier: the United States of Europe would become a possibility. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Artillery is more essential to cavalry than to infantry, because cavalry has no fire for its defence, but depends on the sabre. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

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 Bonaparte

I tell you Wellington is a bad general, the English are bad soldiers; we will settle this matter by lunch time. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

In war it is not men, but the man who counts. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Against attempts on my life, I trust in my luck, my good genius, and my guards. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

The bayonet has always been the weapon of the brave and the chief tool of victory ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Conscription is the vitality of a nation, the purification of its morality, and the real foundations of all its habits ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

One must learn to forgive and not to hold a hostile, bitter attitude of mind, which offends those about us and prevents us from enjoying ourselves. One must recognize human shortcomings and adjust himself to them rather than to be constantly finding fault with them. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

The life of a citizen is the property of his country. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

I make my battle plans from the spirit of my sleeping soldiers ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

The amateurs discuss tactics: the professionals discuss logistics ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

In order that a people may be free, it is necessary that the governed be sages, and those who govern, gods. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

I see only my objective - the obstacles must give way. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Impossible is the word found only in a fool's dictionary. Wise people create opportunities for themselves and make everything possible ... ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Men are ruled by toys. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Unhappy the general who comes on the field of battle with a system. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Large legislative bodies resolve themselves into coteries, and coteries into jealousies. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

You don't govern men who don't have religion, you shoot them. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

One is more certain to influence men, to produce more effect on them, by absurdities than by sensible ideas. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

I am a soldier and accustomed to risking my life every day. I am full of the fire of youth; I cannot act with the restraint of an accomplished diplomat. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

In politics nothing is immutable. Events carry within them an invincible power. The unwise destroy themselves in resistance. The skillful accept events, take strong hold of them and direct them. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Soldiers! Here is the battle you have so long desired! Henceforth victory depends on you; we have need of it. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

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

There is no such thing as accident; it is fate misnamed. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Nothing is more arrogant than the weakness which feels itself supported by power. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte