There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time.

Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

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I made all my generals out of mud.

I made all my generals out of mud.

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

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

In politics stupidity is not a handicap.

In politics stupidity is not a handicap.

Ability is of little account without opportunity.

Ability is of little account without opportunity.

Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress.

Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress.

The act of policing is, in order to punish less often, to punish more severely.

The act of policing is, in order to punish less often, to punish more severely.

I have only one counsel for you - be master.

I have only one counsel for you - be master.

The French complain of everything, and always.

The French complain of everything, and always.

An urgent missive sent to Josephine Home in three days. Don't wash.

An urgent missive sent to Josephine Home in three days. Don't wash.

With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything.

With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love...

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love...

England is a nation of shopkeepers.

England is a nation of shopkeepers.

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

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

What is history but a fable agreed upon?

What is history but a fable agreed upon?

The word impossible is not in my dictionary.

The word impossible is not in my dictionary.

Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult.

Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult.

A revolution can be neither made nor stopped. The only thing that can be done...

A revolution can be neither made nor stopped. The only thing that can be done...

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.

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

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

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

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