Napoleon Bonaparte...

Napoleon Bonaparte

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Napoleon Bonaparte, like many great leaders was also a bit of a cynical philosopher.

Here are some of his more interesting quotes;

"The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man."
(SAD, but that's always been true)

"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
(I think Alexander the Great said something similar...or should have)

"If you want a thing done well, do it yourself."
(I think Jesus said the same thing too...or should have)

"Stupidity is no handicap in politics."
(Yup, STILL true today)

"The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know."
(So, Napoleon hated sneaky bastards too)

"History is a set of lies agreed upon."
(YES...a set of lies/exaggerations written by the victors)

"Ability is nothing without opportunity."
(You have to be in the RIGHT place at the RIGHT time)

"Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever."
(STILL very TRUE)

He was a brilliant man. No wonder he came close to conquering all of Europe.

Plus...he has a very nice pastry dessert named after him...no small feat! Think about it, who was Eclair, Cream Puff, or Petit Four?
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