Quote by Victor Hugo

To know how to distinguish the agitation arising from covetousness, from the agitation arising from principles, to fight the one and aid the other, in this lies the genius and the power of great revolutionary leaders.

To know how to distinguish the agitation arising from coveto

Summary

This quote suggests that great revolutionary leaders possess the ability to differentiate between agitation driven by selfish desires and agitation driven by principled beliefs. These leaders are capable of fighting against the insidious influence of personal greed while supporting and promoting causes rooted in moral principles. This skill is regarded as a mark of genius and empowers these leaders to effectively navigate and lead revolutions.

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