Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 1, 1815
It is not set speeches at the moment of battle that render soldiers brave.
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Napoleon Bonaparte

Editor's note · Context

Napoleon states his belief that formal speeches during battle are not the primary source of soldier bravery.

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