Who said "One cannot govern mankind without taking him as he is."?

This quote is attributed to Kurtz.

One cannot govern mankind without taking him as he is. - Kurtz

"One cannot govern mankind without taking him as he is."

Kurtz Leadership

Character in Heart of Darkness

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"The horror! The horror!"

"Exterminate all the brutes!"

"I've seen the birth of this movement."

"I would fight for you."

"A leader must be fair and just."

"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

"In this house, I make the decisions"