Napoleon Bonaparte

"If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots."
~Napoleon Bonaparte

Profession: Emperor of France, King of Italy
Nationality: French
Born: August 15, 1769
Died: May 5, 1821

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Leader of men, conqueror of nations.  Some see him as a tyrant, some as a champion most are unaware that Napoleon's policies were very aggressive and can be felt today with the metric system enforcement and the civil rights for minorities.  The methods might be questionable but the impact was great.

Pablo Picasso

"Action is the foundational key to all success."
~Pablo Picasso

Profession: Artist
Nationality: Spanish
Born: October 25, 1881
Died: April 8, 1973

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Today's quote was selected to honor a great artist and and his birthday.

Wendy O. Williams

"Basically, I hate conformity. I hate people telling me what to do. It makes me want to smash things. So-called normal behavior patterns make me so bored, I could throw up!"
~Wendy O. Williams

Profession: Musician
Nationality: American
Born: May 28, 1949
Died: April 6, 1998


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John Quincy Adams

 

"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost."
~John Quincy Adams

Profession: President, Author
Nationality: American
Born: July 11, 1767
Died: February 23, 1848 


The photo is a copy of a lost daguerreotype of Adams taken by Philip Haas in 1843

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