Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest.

There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest

Summary

This quote suggests that human beings are primarily motivated by self-preservation and personal gains. People tend to come together and cooperate either out of fear, such as a common threat or danger that they want to protect themselves against, or out of shared interests that serve their own individual goals. It implies that underlying personal motivations are the basis for most human collaborations or alliances.

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By Napoleon Bonaparte

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