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.
Summary
This quote expresses the idea that people often gravitate towards influential or famous individuals not because they genuinely admire or value them, but rather for personal gain. The "herd" refers to the general population who seeks out these figures, while the "great" symbolize those who possess power or fame. It suggests that the great may welcome the attention they receive from the herd, either because of their inflated sense of self-importance (vanity) or because they benefit from the support or validation provided by the herd (need).
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