Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

There is no class of people so hard to manage in a state, as those whose intentions are honest, but whose consciences are bewitched.

There is no class of people so hard to manage in a state, as

Summary

This quote suggests that people who have good intentions but are easily influenced or manipulated by their own conscience are particularly difficult to govern in a society. While their intentions may be noble, their inability to think critically or distinguish between right and wrong can make their actions unpredictable and challenging to control. The quote emphasizes the importance of not only having good intentions but also possessing a clear and rational mindset to effectively function in a state or governing body.

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By Napoleon Bonaparte

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