Business Advice from Napoleon

in business •  8 years ago  (edited)

An impressive, tragic character, Napoleon Bonaparte left a permanent mark on our world, and continues to be studied for his leadership prowess. Here is a collection of quotes I found inspiring, enjoy!

"A leader is a dealer in hope."


"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide."


"Ability is nothing without opportunity."


"Men take only their needs into consideration - never their abilities."


"One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent."


"Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools."


"A throne is only a bench covered with velvet."


"If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing."


"The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man."


"In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake."


"There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest."


"Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily. "


"History is a set of lies agreed upon."


"Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent."

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