Napoleon was said to have had stunning character, strong will, remarkable intelligence, unique, decisiveness, and dignity. He was considered inspirational, lucky, wise, ambitious, a skilled military strategist, without sympathy, and an important part of the European situation. He 'could be carried away to the point of rage when his wants met with opposition. He has also been said to have several personalities; he could be mild and stern, kind and unforgiving, generous and egotistical, far-seeing and short-sighted. He was also noted as insignificant, vengeful, and uncaring concerning the lives of
