Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes

Do not talk to me of goodness, of abstract justice, of nature law. Necessity is the highest law, public welfare is the highest justice.

Napoleon Bonaparte

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• Do not talk to me of goodness, of abstract justice, of nature law. Necessity is the highest law, public welfare is the highest justice.

  

  Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Justice
  • Welfare
  • Nature Law