Usually spectators pay for a show; I will pay you to look on." "And what will you pay me for that, citizen First Consul ?" asked Cadoudal, laughing.
"One hundred thousand francs a year," replied Bonaparte.
"If you would give a hundred thousand francs to one poor rebel leader," said Cadoudal, "what would you give to the prince for whom he fought ?" "Nothing, sir.

I pay you for your courage, not for the principle for which you fought.

I prove to you that I, man of my own works, judge men solely by theirs.

Accept, Georges, I beg of you." "And suppose I refuse ?" "You will do wrong." "Will I still be free to depart when I please ?" Bonaparte went to the door and opened it.
"The aide-de-camp on duty," he said.
He waited, expecting to see Rapp.

Roland appeared.
"Ah, is it you!" he cried.