Michael Dirda
While Napoleon believed his fortunes to be governed by destiny, his real genius lay in self-control and martial daring coupled with an indomitable will to power.
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There are few hours in life more agreeable...Nothing is more obstinate than a fashionable consensus...Be bold, be brave enough to be your true self...It is better to be feared than loved...Never go to excess...There are certain wicked people in the world...