‘One last wish’: Why Napoleon Bonaparte wanted his hair preserved after death | World News

When Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on Saint Helena in 1821, he left behind more than a military legacy and a political legend. In his will, he instructed that his hair be preserved and turned into a bracelet, with strands sent to members of his family, including his mother, siblings and son. That request reflected […]

Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: “The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better…”

Many people don’t suffer because of what actually happens. They suffer because of what they imagine might happen.Today’s quote of the day, “The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better to abandon one’s self to destiny,” is widely attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte. The line speaks to a mindset […]