Napoleon Quotes

Whatever shall we do in that remote spot? Well, we will write our memoirs. Work is the scythe of time.

Wherever wood can swim, there I am sure to find this flag of England.

Unite for the public safety, if you would remain an independent nation.

England will repent of bringing the Russians so far: they will deprive her of India.

The Allied Powers having proclaimed that the Emperor Napoleon is the sole obstacle to the re-establishment of peace in Europe, he, faithful to his oath, declares that he is ready to descend from the throne, to quit France, and even to relinquish life, for the good of his country.

The bullet that will kill me is not yet cast.

France is invaded; I am leaving to take command of my troops, and, with God's help and their valor, I hope soon to drive the enemy beyond the frontier.

Qu'est-ce qu'un trône? Un morceau de bois recouvert de velours; dans la langue politique, le trône c'est moi.

All authority is in the throne; and what is the throne? This wooden frame covered with velvet? No, I am the throne.

From the sublime to the ridiculous is but a step.

I have gained the battle of Lutzen like the general-in-chief of the Army of Italy and of the Army of Egypt!

Where do you think you are going? Can’t you see that the battle is won? Come on, stand firm!

Conscripts, for shame! It was on you that I was basing my hopes. I expected much from your young courage, and you are running away!

So…Bessieres lived like Bayard; he died like Turenne. We should all be envious of his fate.

I am not satisfied with the order which is kept in Madrid; Belliard is too weak; with the Spaniards it is necessary to be severe. I have arrested here fifteen of the worst characters, and I have ordered them to be shot. Arrest thirty at Madrid... If you treat the mob with kindness, these creatures fancy themselves invulnerable; if you hang a few, they get tired of the game, and become as submissive and humble as they ought to be.