Napoleon Bonaparte
born in 1769 AD; died in 1821 AD (age ~52)
Quotes (About)
The New York Times said that it was only becoming apparent in retrospect how much power he had wielded during the peace talks: "He has been the nearest approach to a dictator Europe has had since Napoleon."
- Herbert Hoover
- p. 225 (Alfred A. Knopf, 2017)
- VASTNESS OF HOOVER'S WORK REALIZED AS HE RETURNS
- (New York Times, 1919)
My job is to produce the best soldiers in the world. In the whole history of the world. We need a Napoleon. An Alexander. Except that Napoleon lost in the end, and Alexander flamed out and died young. We need a Julius Caesar, except that he made himself dictator, and died for it. My job is to produce such a creature, and all the men and women he'll need to help him.
- Ender's Game
- p. 25 (Easton Press, 1993)