It is impossible that had Buonaparte descended from a race of vegetable feeders that he could have had either the inclination or the power to ascend the throne of the Bourbons.

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This quote suggests that if Napoleon Bonaparte had come from a background of pacifists or individuals who advocate for a non-confrontational lifestyle, he would not have possessed the desire or capability to overthrow the Bourbon monarchy and become the ruler himself. It implies that Napoleon's ambition and military prowess were necessary factors for his rise to power, attributes that would not have been present in someone from a peaceful lineage.

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