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Napoleon Bonaparte

(1769—1821)

Had you English not persecuted the Catholics in Ireland...the greatest number of them would before now have become Protestants.

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(1769-1821) The English have no exalted sentiments. They can all be bought. www.english-slang.com

(1769-1821) It is cowardly to commit suicide. The English often kill themselves--it is a malady caused by the humid climate. www.english-slang.com

(1769-1821) You can do anything with a bayonet except sit on it. www.english-slang.com

(1769-1821) The best way to keep one's word is not to give it. www.english-slang.com

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