Products of Perfected Civilization [Produits de la Civilisation Perfectionée], Part 1 "Maxims and Thoughts [Maximes et Pensées]," ch. 8, ¶ 522 (1795) [tr. Merwin (1969)] - Chamfort, Nicolas | WIST Quotations
It is the head that governs men. A kind heart is of no use in a chess game. [On gouverne les hommes avec la tête. On ne joue pas aux échecs avec un bon cœur.] (Source (French)). Alternate translations: People are governed with the head; kindness of heart is little…
