"The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind."
— Napoleon Bonaparte
The Strong Man Is The One
The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind.
About this quote
Cited in Napoleon in His Own Words (1916), compiled by Jules Bertaut from Napoleon's correspondence and recorded conversations. The observation reflects Napoleon's deep interest in will, self-mastery, and what we would today call mental toughness — themes he returned to frequently in his later reflections at Saint Helena. He described his own capacity to compartmentalize fear and emotion in battle as essential to clear decision-making under fire.
Source
Attributed, quoted in Napoleon in His Own Words, 1916
