Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and myself founded empires; but what foundation did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded an empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him. – Napoleon Bonaparte
The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man. – Napoleon Bonaparte
Men are more easily governed through their vices than through their virtues. – Napoleon Bonaparte
The first virtue in a soldier is endurance of fatigue courage is only the second virtue. – Napoleon Bonaparte
Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men or animals. Some seem to smile; some have a sad expression; some are pensive and diffident; others again are plain, honest and upright, like the broad-faced sunflower and the hollyhock. – Henry Ward Beecher, Star Papers: A Discourse of Flowers