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A man will fight harder for his interests than for his rights. Men are moved by only two mechanisms: fear and self-interest. Victory belongs to the most persevering.
Napoleon Bonaparte
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Age: 52 †
Born: 1769
Born: January 1
Died: 1821
Died: January 1
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