Whilst Napoléon discussed the French Revolution, France's late King Louis XVI. would undoubtedly be mentioned. He stated “if Louis XVI. had openly resisted” and “if he had had the courage, activity, and ardour of Charles I., he would have triumphed.”

In the Emperor's belief, if Charles I. had voluntarily surrendered, embracing a rather moderate or undecided approach, it would've guaranteed survival throughout. Similarly for Louis XVI., if possessed by tenacity and vigour, displayed by an dutiful resistance to the Revolution, a viable settlement could be reached.

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