Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte
The great proof of madness is the disproportion of ones designs to

The great proof of madness is the disproportion of ones designs to ones means. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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Few things are brought to a sucessful issue by impetuous desire, but most by calm and prudent forethought. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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