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Napoleon on Government

1769–1821 France

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The great art of governing consists in not letting men grow old in their jobs.

A constitution should be framed so as not to impede the action of government, nor force the government to its violation.

Political Aphorisms, Moral and Philosophical Thoughts (1848)

What is the government? nothing, unless supported by opinion.

Political Aphorisms, Moral and Philosophical Thoughts (1848)

A form of government that is not the result of a long sequence of shared experiences, efforts, and endeavors can never take root.

Statement (1803)

A Government protected by foreigners will never be accepted by a free people.

Political Aphorisms, Moral and Philosophical Thoughts (1848)

To listen to the interests of all, marks an ordinary government; to foresee them, marks a great government.

Napoleon : In His Own Words (1916)

I am a monarch of God's creation, and you reptiles of the earth dare not oppose me. I render an account of my government to none save God and Jesus Christ.

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