Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte
A throne is only a bench covered with velvet. - Napoleon Bonaparte

A throne is only a bench covered with velvet. – Napoleon Bonaparte

Other quotes by Napoleon Bonaparte

The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better to abandon one’s self to destiny. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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We live in what virtually amounts to a museum — which does not happen to a lot of people. – Prince Philip Edinburgh

I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love. I now quit altogether public affairs, and I lay down my burden. – Edward VIII

I cannot be indifferent to the assassination of a member of my profession, We should be obliged to shut up business if we, the Kings, were to consider the assassination of Kings as of no consequence at all. – Edward VII

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My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand. – Thích Nhất Hạnh

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