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Napoleon Bonaparte

The first virtue in a soldier is endurance of fatigue courage is only the second virtue.

Courage

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Napoleon is saying that the most important quality for a soldier is the ability to keep going despite being extremely tired. He believes that bravery comes after this ability to endure hardship, making stamina more crucial than just being courageous.

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