Madame Montholon having inquired what troops he considered the best, "Those which are victorious, Madame," replied the Emperor.


From Bourrienne, Memoirs (1829)

Napoleon I of France Quotes

Madame Montholon having inquired what troops he considered the best, Those which are victorious, Madame, replied the Emperor.

Madame Montholon having inquired what troops he considered the best, Those which are victorious, Madame, replied the Emperor.

Madame Montholon having inquired what troops he considered the best, Those which are victorious, Madame, replied the Emperor.

Madame Montholon having inquired what troops he considered the best, Those which are victorious, Madame, replied the Emperor.