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Napoleon Bonaparte

Men are moved by two levers only: fear and self interest.

Fear

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Napoleon Bonaparte means that people’s actions are driven mainly by their desire to avoid danger or harm and by their pursuit of personal gain. In other words, fear of negative consequences and the hope for benefits are the primary reasons why men make decisions.

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