Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Tom 3

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Strona 13 - has already been determined in Switzerland and Holland; namely, whether the French infantry is the first or the second in Europe. Among the Russians there are no generals in contending against whom I can acquire any glory. All I wish is to obtain the victory with the least possible bloodshed. My soldiers are
Strona 16 - Let us hold always the sword in one hand and the olive branch in the other; always ready to negotiate, but only negotiating while advancing. Here is
Strona 95 - you, fancied they saw the legions of Sobieski returning from their memorable expedition. Soldiers, we will not lay down our arms until a general peace has secured the power of our allies and restored to us our colonies and our freedom of trade. We have gained on the Elbe and the Oder,
Strona 113 - King of Prussia, I was the most ignorant of the three in military affairs. These two sovereigns, especially the King of Prussia, were completely aufait as to the number of buttons there ought to be in front of a jacket, how many behind, and the manner in which the
Strona 246 - Majesty. When by the wish of the Swedish people, I was called to the succession of the throne, I hoped, on quitting France, that I should always be able to reconcile my personal affections with the interests of my new country. My heart cherished the hope that I could identify myself with the
Strona 114 - oilcloth, along which everything of this sort slides without penetrating. It would cost me too dear to play the gallant.' " On this subject an anecdote was related in the salon of Josephine. It was said that the Queen of Prussia
Strona 181 - (towing-path) of the Rhine is the boundary of France is a fundamental principle. Your Majesty writes to me on the 17th that you are sure of being able to prevent all trade between Holland and England. I am of opinion that your Majesty promises more than you can fulfil. I shall, however, remove
Strona 129 - be more worthy to occupy his place, both in my heart and on the throne. I am at this moment in search of his accomplices, in order to sift thoroughly this plan of most atrocious wickedness ; and I would not lose a moment in informing your imperial and royal Majesty of it, and beseeching you to
Strona 91 - I am there, and that all will depend on their exertions. Of course these are increased in proportion, and they will do for me what, perhaps, no one else can make them do." He said "he had several of the advantages possessed by
Strona 5 - this new league, which has been created by the malice and the gold of England. But, soldiers, we shall have forced marches to make, fatigues and privations of every kind to endure. Still, whatever obstacles may be opposed to us, we will conquer them ; and we will never rest until we have planted our eagles on the territory of our enemies

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