Napoleon

A man will fight harder for his interests than for his rights.

From the sublime to the ridiculous is but a step.

He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.

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

Impossible is a word only to be found in the dictionary of fools.

Men, in general, are but great children.

Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.

Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.