Thursday, December 18, 2008


“Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and myself founded empires; but what foundation did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded an empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him.”
~ Napolean Bonaparte

7 comments:

Maggie Ann said...

What a tremendous thought! I'm so busy here I don't know whether I'm coming or going...just about. J arrives tonight or tomorrow, haven't heard for sure yet. So, I'm just oh so quickly coming by to say Merry Christmas! I'm wondering how you're doing. *hugs*

Mari said...

What a great quote!

Fred said...

I would never have guessed that came from Napoleon.

Unknown said...

Napolean said that huh??? Very nice..

Let Love Grow said...

That is GREAT!!

Susan said...

What a great quote.
Susan

Felisol said...

Dear Saija,
Napoleon was raised and kept in the church, but...
I'd never thought he had that much self irony.
From Felisol