Napoleon Bonaparte'

I read this quote in someone's sig on a /. comment thread today:

"What then is, generally speaking, the truth of history ? A fable agreed upon."

The quote is attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, 18th century military officer of the French revolution; and later Emperor of France, and King of Italy. A quick search revealed tons of other wonderful and memorable quotes from him. Some of my other favorites (unsourced) are listed below:

1. A man will fight harder for his interests than for his rights.
   
2. All men are equal before God: wisdom, talents, and virtue are the only difference between them.
   
3. An army of sheep, led by a lion, is better than an army of lions, led by a sheep.
   
4. The stupid speak of the past, the wise of the present, and fools of the future.
   
5. Ability is nothing without opportunity.
   
6. In victory, you deserve Champagne; in defeat, you need it.
   
7. He who is unmoved by tears has no heart.
   
8. If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.
   
9. Six hours sleep for a man, seven for a woman and eight for a fool.
   
10. The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know.
    
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Amadeus

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 18th century music genius. He is considered as one of the most influential composers of classical era. He was envied by other musicians of the Royal court, notably Salieri.

Recommended watch: Amadeus

Battle of Algiers

Battle of Algiers was the Algerian independence revolution co-ordinated by the FLN (National Liberation Front) against 130 years of French colonial rule over this second largest African country. Algeria gained complete freedom in 1962.

Recommended film: La Battaglia di Algeri