Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded his empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for him.

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Conquests will come and go but Delambre's work will endure.

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A woman laughing is a woman conquered.

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The World is not ruined by the wickedness of the wicked, but by the weakness of the good.

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God is on the side with the best artillery

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The reason most people fail instead of succeed is they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment.

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Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.

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Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet. Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.

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History is written by the winners.

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

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