Legacy v Glory
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Legacy v Glory

Napoleon Bonaparte left us a legacy in his words. He certainly had his share of adoration in his lifetime but I am recommending the quotes attributed to him to help us decide if they inspire us to leave a worthwhile legacy from our all too brief careers. There are some real beauties here:

Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes - BrainyQuote

This quote came to my mind on Monday 20th of January 2025, "If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing."

Simon Bamford

Operations Manager at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)

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Glory is with the beholder, enjoy the ride

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