#53066
Mentioned in 1 episodes
Napoleon Bonaparte's Thoughts on Ambition
Collected Quotes and Historical Context
Book •
Napoleon Bonaparte's views on ambition are reflected in various quotes and historical accounts.
He saw ambition as a driving force, noting that 'Great ambition is the passion of a great character.
Those endowed with it may perform very good or bad acts.
All depends on the principles which direct them'.
His own ambition was fueled by his desire to redeem his family's name and achieve military and political success, which ultimately led him to become one of the most influential figures in European history.
He saw ambition as a driving force, noting that 'Great ambition is the passion of a great character.
Those endowed with it may perform very good or bad acts.
All depends on the principles which direct them'.
His own ambition was fueled by his desire to redeem his family's name and achieve military and political success, which ultimately led him to become one of the most influential figures in European history.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 1 episodes
Mentioned by the speaker when discussing the dangers of ambition.
1,608 snips
Show 71 - Mania for Subjugation
