Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need.

The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for thei

Summary

This quote suggests that people are drawn to those who hold power or have a significant influence, not necessarily because they genuinely admire or value them, but because they want to benefit from their status or connections. The "herd" represents the majority who desire to be associated with the powerful for personal gain, while the "great" refers to those with power or influence. The quote highlights that the "great" may welcome the "herd" either due to their own vanity or because they have specific needs or agendas that the herd can satisfy.

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Greatness & Great Things

By Napoleon Bonaparte

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