A form of government that is not the result of a long sequence of shared experiences, efforts, and endeavors can never take root
Simpletons talk of the past, wise men of the present, and fools of the future
There are only two forces that unite men — fear and interest. All great revolutions originate in fear, for the play of interests does not lead to accomplishment
From triumph to downfall is but a step. I have seen a trifle decide the most important issues in the gravest affairs
There is but one step from the sublime to the ridiculous
-Napoleon
