Quote by Matthew Simpson

Napoleon was probably the equal at least of Washington in intellect, his superior in education. Both of them were successful in serving the state.


Napoleon was probably the equal at least of Washington in in

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This quote suggests that Napoleon and George Washington possessed similar levels of intellectual abilities, with Napoleon potentially being superior in education. It acknowledges that both leaders were successful in serving their respective states.

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