A great reputation is like a great noise, the louder it is proclaimed the further it is heard.  The laws, constitutions, monuments, actions - all have their limit, but glory spreads itself through many generations.
- Napoleon Bonaparte

At the head of an army nothing is more becoming than simplicity
- Napoleon Bonaparte

A man becomes the creation of his uniform
- Napoleon Bonaparte

Every means should be taken to attach the soldier to his colours
- Napoleon Bonaparte

In war there is but one favorable moment; the great art is to sieze it
- Napoleon Bonaparte

A well established maxim of war is not to do anything which your enemy wishes - and for the single reason that he does so wish
- Napoleon Bonaparte

Orders and decorations are necessary in order to dazzle the people

- Napoleon Bonaparte

There are certain things in war of which the commander alone comprehends the importance.  Nothing but his superior firmness and ability can subdue and surmont all difficulties
- Napoleon Bonaparte