We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must... - Napoléon III

This quote is attributed to Napoléon III.

"We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contests, and you must win."

Napoléon III Perseverance

Military Emperor French 1808–1873

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