Dies Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte
“If fifty thousand men were to die for the good of the State, I certainly would weep for them, but political necessity comes before everything else.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Treatise by Napoleon Bonaparte, 1804
State needs outweigh individual sacrifices; mass loss is acceptable if it serves political necessity.
In simple terms: Political goals justify personal loss.
Key Takeaway
Weigh collective needs against individual cost.
Themes
politics
war
utilitarianism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military campaigns
- national policy
- revolutionary change
- public morale
Key Concepts
statecraft
ethical trade‑off
Questions to Reflect On
- Is sacrifice ever justified?
- What limits should politics have?
A Different Perspective
Human cost may be ignored in pursuit of power.
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