The first virtue in a soldier is endurance of fatigue courage is only the second virtue.

Napoleon Bonaparte
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More Quotes By Napoleon Bonaparte
  1. There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest.

  2. He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.

  3. If you start to take Vienna take Vienna.

  4. The first virtue in a soldier is endurance of fatigue courage is only the second virtue.

  5. As to moral courage I have very rarely met with the two o'clock in the morning kind. I mean unprepared courage that which is necessary on an unexpected occasion and which in spite of the most unforeseen events leaves full freedom of judgement and decision.

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