Impossible Is A Word Only To Be Found In The Dictionary Of Fools
Chelsea Sullivan 9/29/14
223/01 Mrs. Bruen
Napoleon Bonaparte stated, “impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools,” which describes that assuming anything is less than achievable makes you a fool. It is particularly relevant in his life because of all that he did as one of the major leaders of France and the Revolution and is still greatly known today. He started from practically nothing and quickly rising to the top, a life which no one would have suspected. He was a small person, but had a large ego, and used these words to make it clear that his plans to concur Europe were not just a fantasy, but something he would do.
This saying greatly describes Napoleon’s life, and, as a philosophy, contributed to all of the success that he had throughout his time. As a child, he was not from a wealthy or powerful family; he needed to get where he was completely on his own. With his motivation and determination, he traveled from the island of Corsica near Italy, his homeland, to France and joined the army. He rose to the rank of general, and due to success in battle, he became the first Consul for Life. He later proclaimed himself emperor and continued to take over powerful countries and bring his ideas across Europe It was not likely that someone could rise so quickly during this time, but he always believed he could and never had any doubts. He had the aspiration of total domination and no intentions of letting people’s individual freedoms interrupt those dreams. Since France was so adamant on having a democracy, he convinced citizens he was giving them one. He was enlightened and kept in mind the ideals of the people when proving to them that he was a good leader, and ended up gaining the support of the voting majority. He became to France what was close to the role of a dictator and, at first, had little resistance. While many previous monarchs could not get over political barriers, Napoleon
223/01 Mrs. Bruen
Napoleon Bonaparte stated, “impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools,” which describes that assuming anything is less than achievable makes you a fool. It is particularly relevant in his life because of all that he did as one of the major leaders of France and the Revolution and is still greatly known today. He started from practically nothing and quickly rising to the top, a life which no one would have suspected. He was a small person, but had a large ego, and used these words to make it clear that his plans to concur Europe were not just a fantasy, but something he would do.
This saying greatly describes Napoleon’s life, and, as a philosophy, contributed to all of the success that he had throughout his time. As a child, he was not from a wealthy or powerful family; he needed to get where he was completely on his own. With his motivation and determination, he traveled from the island of Corsica near Italy, his homeland, to France and joined the army. He rose to the rank of general, and due to success in battle, he became the first Consul for Life. He later proclaimed himself emperor and continued to take over powerful countries and bring his ideas across Europe It was not likely that someone could rise so quickly during this time, but he always believed he could and never had any doubts. He had the aspiration of total domination and no intentions of letting people’s individual freedoms interrupt those dreams. Since France was so adamant on having a democracy, he convinced citizens he was giving them one. He was enlightened and kept in mind the ideals of the people when proving to them that he was a good leader, and ended up gaining the support of the voting majority. He became to France what was close to the role of a dictator and, at first, had little resistance. While many previous monarchs could not get over political barriers, Napoleon