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While Napoleon believed his fortunes to be governed by destiny, his real genius lay in self-control and martial daring coupled with an indomitable will to power.
Michael Dirda
Michael Dirda
Michael Dirda
Born: 1948

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Genius, Will, Power, Destiny, Daring, Martial, Lay, Self-Control, Indomitable, Coupled, Napoleon, Real, Governed, His, While, Fortunes, Believed

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