Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

Do you know what amazes me more than anything else? The impotence of force to organize anything.

Do you know what amazes me more than anything else? The impo

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This quote suggests that the speaker finds it astonishing how powerless force is when it comes to effectively organizing or structuring anything. It implies that relying solely on brute force or coercion is ultimately futile in achieving meaningful order and control. The speaker might believe that true organization requires more than just exerting dominance, but rather the use of diplomacy, collaboration, and other methods that acknowledge the complexities of human interactions.

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