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Meaning
The quote suggests that in politics, being foolish does not automatically stop someone from succeeding or staying in power. It implies that political life may reward qualities other than intelligence. The line is cynical about how politics works.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1814, with a brief restoration in 1815.
About Napoleon Bonaparte
Indonesian police officer
Napoleon Bonaparte was an Indonesian police officer who served from 1988 and rose to the rank of Inspector General. He was best known for leading the International Division of the Indonesian National Police. His career included postings in South Sumatra, Yogyakarta, the Criminal Investigation Agency, and Indonesia's Interpol bureau before he became head of the International Division. The record places him within Indonesia's police service, where he held senior responsibilities across several assignments.
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