9 Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes on Human nature

Napoleon Bonaparte quotes on human nature

39. Many a one commits a reprehensible action, who is at bottom an honourable man, because man seldom acts upon natural impulse, but from some secret passion of the moment which lies hidden and concealed within the narrowest folds of his heart.

64. Calumny, envy, and all revengeful passions appear almost exclusively to direct the actions of men.

74. Everything has a limit, even human emotions.

126. Men are more easily governed through their vices than through their virtues.

127. Men are moved by two levers only- fear and self interest.

136. Passionate people invariably deny their anger, and cowards often boast their ignorance of fear.

177. The true character of man ever displays itself in great events.

181. There is neither subordination, nor fear in empty bellies.

197. We must laugh at man to avoid crying for him.