"The greatest ornament of an illustrious life..." - Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte
The greatest ornament of an illustrious life is modesty and humility, which go a great way in the character even of the most exalted princes.
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“The heart of a statesman should be in his head.”
“Washington is dead! This great man fought against Tyranny; he established the liberty of his country. His memory will always be dear to the French people, as it will be to all free men of the two worlds; and especially to French soldiers, who, like him and the American soldiers, have combated for liberty and equality.”
“When you determine to risk a battle, reserve to yourself every possible chance of success, more particularly if you have to deal with an adversary of superior talent, for if you are beaten, even in the midst of your magazines and your communications, woe to the vanquished!”
More on Modesty
“Modesty is a learned affectation. And as soon as life slams the modest person against the wall, that modesty drops.”
“Women's modesty generally increases with their beauty.”
“You don't want modesty, you want humility. Humility comes from inside out. It says someone was here before me and I'm here because I've been paid for. I have something to do and I will do that because I'm paying for someone else who has yet to come.”