At a Glance: The French Emperor

                                  

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader. He ran several campaigns early in his military career which put him in a commanding position to change the tide of history. Especially after the French Revolution (1789-1799). This blog is not about his life nor am I here to exclusively list out his heroic works. In this section, I focused on his personality, and what we can learn from him. Or let’s say, what made Napoleon “Napoleon"

 People on his existence:

When his counterparts were asked about his personality, they said he was a “rare combination of will, intellect and physical vigor.”

“The most competent human being who ever lived.

“There is something very fetching and very eager about him that is impossible to resist.”

Work ethic:

He maintained strict, efficient work habits, prioritizing what needed to be done.

Mentality:

He had to win at everything. Not giving up even if the odds were stacked against him.

Handling Critics:

His critics were not so fond of him. They said he won all his famous battles simply because of luck.

He responded: “Luck comes to those who recognize opportunity and seize it.”   

Giving Life changing quotes:

-        Until you spread your wings, you’ll have no idea how far you can fly.

-        Friends must always be treated as if one day they might be enemies. (Personally my favorite)

-        History is a set of lies agreed upon. (This blows my mind)

We are reading his history. What if most of it is a lie? Intriguing music plays.

  

Banter:

The classy British were not so fond of him. In fact, it was them who led to his downfall. The British came up with a rhyme that warned children that Bonaparte ate naughty people.

 His last words:

“France, the army, head of the army, Josephine,”

Josephine: His ex-wife who cheated on him. He valued her a great deal throughout his life.

Fun fact: (or a tragic fact)

When Napoleon found out about her affair, he wrote her a letter but the British intercepted it and displayed it publicly. They did it to embarrass him publicly.

I need not explain what we can learn from him. The brief description of his life says it all.

 

Source: Wikipedia and YouTube.