On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
He never sought to be loved without putting himself first in a condition to be feared.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “He never sought to be loved without putting himself first in a condition to be feared.”
Editor's note · Context
In his reflections on the French Revolution, Burke observes a principle of effective leadership through the example of Henry IV, emphasizing the necessity of power before seeking affection.
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