Famous Quotes from Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte, the French general who became Emperor of France
from 1804 to 1814.

Napoleon I (born Napoleone di Buonaparte, later Napoléon Bonaparte) (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French military and political leader who had significant impact on modern European history. He was a general during the French Revolution, the ruler of France as Premier Consul of the French Republic, Empereur des Français, King of Italy, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation and Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine.

The following are his famous quotes:

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

• "The truest wisdom is a resolute determination."

• "Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in."
  

• "If you want a thing done well, do it yourself."

• "Victory belongs to the most persevering."