My star was fading, I felt the reins slipping out of my grasp, and could do nothing to stop it.

I am conquered less by fortune than by the egotism and ingratitude of my companions in arms.

If I had not been defeated in Acre against Jezzar Pasha of Turk. I would conquer all of the East.

The Allied Powers having proclaimed that the Emperor Napoleon is the sole obstacle to the re-establishment of peace in Europe, he, faithful to his oath, declares that he is ready to descend from the throne, to quit France, and even to relinquish life, for the good of his country.

My enemies make appointments at my tomb.

That man [Sir Sydney Smith] made me miss my destiny.