Here's what Napoleon said: "Un bon croquis vaut mieux qu'un long discours".
Not so easy to translate it in any language but it is accepted as two major translations to at least English language:
1. A picture is worth a thousand words
2. A good sketch is better than a long speech
Nobody in modern world has any writing of this adage by Napoleon so it is not evident when did he just "say" this. Use your own imagination about great emperor, when could he have used this phrase; some battle, some meeting, some fancy dinner or party or whatever comes to your head.
Napoleon Bonaparte.
Desiree Clary.
Napoleon Bonaparte, who called himself Emperor Napoleon I, ruled France from 1804 until 1814.
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, known as Napoleon III, was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was the son of Louis Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother, and Hortense de Beauharnais. Louis Napoleon became the first President of France and later declared himself Emperor, establishing the Second French Empire, which he ruled from 1852 until 1870. His rise to power and imperial ambitions were heavily influenced by his uncle's legacy.
None. It was Napoleon Bonaparte as the First Consul.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Its napoleonNapoleon. His last name was Bonaparte.
Napoleon Bonaparte.
First name Napoleon. Last name Bonaparte.
Desiree Clary.
The best known man called Bonaparte had the first name 'Napoleon'.
Napoleon Bonaparte, who called himself Emperor Napoleon I, ruled France from 1804 until 1814.
His first job was as an artillery officer.
Napoleon Bonaparte of France. Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul (later Emperor) of France.
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Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, known as Napoleon III, was the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was the son of Louis Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother, and Hortense de Beauharnais. Louis Napoleon became the first President of France and later declared himself Emperor, establishing the Second French Empire, which he ruled from 1852 until 1870. His rise to power and imperial ambitions were heavily influenced by his uncle's legacy.
First Consul.First Consul for Life.Emperor.