Original artwork, not a still
What can you expect when you’re on top? You know? It’s like Napoleon. When he was the king, you know, people were just constantly trying to conquer him, you know, in the Roman Empire. So, it’s history repeating itself all over again.
— Boogie Nights • 1997
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker suggests that reaching the top invites constant attempts to bring you down, and reaches for Napoleon as proof. The historical comparison is muddled, mixing kings, conquerors and Rome, yet the point is that success draws challengers and the pattern keeps recurring.
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