French emperor and military commander who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars
The act of policing is, in order to punish less often, to punish more severely.
Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard at her conquest to allow anyone to take her away from me.
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.
Ambition never is in a greater hurry than I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking.
Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress.
The army is the true nobility of our country.
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.
A man cannot become an atheist merely by wishing it.
With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything.
We must laugh at man to avoid crying for him.