Napoleon Quotes on Necessity

“Necessity dominates inclination, will, and right.”

Reflecting Napoleon's belief in leadership's influence, this aphorism emphasizes the crucial role of exemplary conduct among state officials for the betterment of the entire nation.

“Sometimes a great example is necessary to all the public functionaries of the state.”

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“It is not necessary to prohibit or encourage oddities of conduct which are not harmful.”

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“At the beginning of a campaign it is important to consider whether or not to move forward; but when one has taken the offensive it is necessary to maintain it to the last extremity.”

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“In civil war it is not given to every man to know how to conduct himself. There is something more than military prudence necessary; there is need of sagacity and the knowledge of men.”

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Napoleon on Necessity