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

Disputed

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

What the research foundNo reliable early source found for Marquis De Vauvenargues.

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APA

“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/

MLA

“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/.