16 April 1799 April 15, 2012 Author: Staff Napoleon drives Ottoman Turks across the River Jordan near Acre. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Heroism at command, senseless brutality, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism, how violently I hate all this, how despicable and ignoble war is; I would rather be torn to shreds than be part of so base an action!" Albert Einstein — Click here for more from Albert Einstein No related posts. Categories: History