Napoleon Quote: Ability is nothing without opportunity

Napoleon Bonaparte has been described as the greatest military strategist the world has ever had. But also as a man who fundamentally changed the order and history of Europe. At the height of its power, it controlled much of Europe – from the Iberian Peninsula in the west to present-day Poland in the east. He was a great leader, a visionary, a warrior, sometimes controversial, who according to historians had the ability to seduce crowds and challenge the existing order. Below you can read some of his quotes.

• Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake

• We must laugh with the man so as not to cry for him.

• You shouldn't fight an enemy too often, otherwise he will teach you all the tricks of the war.

• Ability is not worth much without opportunity.

• History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree on.

• In politics, absurdity is not a handicap.

• Famous people lose their dignity when you see them up close.

• The constitution should be short and unambiguous.

• A leader is a merchant of hope.

• A man will fight more for interests than for rights.

• The throne is just a bench covered by velvet.

• Man should fight more for his interests than for his rights.

• A picture is worth more than a thousand words.

• A real man does not hate anyone.

• Ability is nothing without opportunity.

• All religions are created by humans.

• Among those who do not like to be oppressed, there are many who like to oppress.

• Man should never stop something he has no power to stop.

• Every army marches on its stomach.

• Courage is like love; she must feed on hope.

• Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is like dying daily.

• You should fear hostile newspapers more than a thousand bayonets.

• France needs me more than I need France.

• He who is afraid of being conquered is certain of defeat.

• Who knows how to flatter also knows how to lie. /Tirana Observer/