Who said “Emotions have taught mankind to reason.”?

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It's credited to Marquis De Vauvenargues, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“Emotions have taught mankind to reason.” [Quotation attributed to Marquis De Vauvenargues]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14402-emotions-have-taught-mankind-to-reason/

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“Emotions have taught mankind to reason.” Attributed to Marquis De Vauvenargues. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14402-emotions-have-taught-mankind-to-reason/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Emotions have taught mankind to reason.” Attributed to Marquis De Vauvenargues. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14402-emotions-have-taught-mankind-to-reason/.

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