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Founders Notes: Napoleon

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Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon I (Emperor of the French) What distinguishes Frederick most is not the cleverness of his moves but his boldness. boldness is the common quality singled out by Napoleon in the seven great generals whom he cites as examples. NOTE Napoleon admires boldness Napoleon was a manipulator of things and men. In Napoleon each thought is a step to an action. By "character" Napoleon seems to have understood physical courage as well as perseverance, daring, and similar qualities. The equilibrium of intellect and character, which he liked to call "squareness," was one of his favorite notions... NOTE Napoleon's notion of Squareness. Napoleon (watching Smolensk burn): It's like Vesuvius erupting! Don't you think this is a beautiful sight, Mr. Grand Equerry? Caulaincourt: Horrible, Sire. Napoleon: Bah! Remember, gentlemen, what a Roman emperor said: "The corpse of an enemy always smells sweet." NOTE Extreme Napoleon's genius depended on a ferocious stamina, which he possessed in abundance. Napoleon was a man of stone and iron. Praises from enemies are to be suspected. They can flatter a man of honor only when they are given after the cessation of hostilities. NAPOLEON WAS

Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon I (Emperor of the French) What distinguishes Frederick most is not the cleverness of his moves but his boldness. boldness is the common quality singled out by Napoleon in the seven great generals whom he cites as examples. NOTE Napoleon admires boldness Napoleon was a manipulator of things and men. In Napoleon each thought is a step to an action. By "character" Napoleon seems to have understood physical courage as well as perseverance, daring, and similar qualities. The equilibrium of intellect and character, which he liked to call "squareness," was one of…

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