Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action comes, stop thinking and go in.
Napoleon Bonaparte

 

The Allied Powers having proclaimed that the Emperor Napoleon is the sole obstacle to the
reestablishment of peace in Europe, he, faithful to his oath, declares that he is ready to
descend from the throne, to quit France, and even relinquish life, for the good of his country.
Napoleon Bonaparte

Go, sir, gallop, and don't forget that the world was made in six days. You can ask me for
anything you like, except time.
Napoleon Bonaparte, to a messenger
 

What is the throne? A bit of wood gilded and covered with velvet. I am the state - I alone
am here the representative of the people. Even if I had done wrong you should not have
reproached me in public - people wash their dirty linen at home. France has more need of me
than I of France.
Napoleon Bonaparte