In George Orwell's "Animal Farm," Napoleon initially opposes the construction of the windmill, primarily because it could distract the animals from his rule and because he is wary of the ideas coming from Snowball, who supports the project. One key reason for his opposition is his desire to consolidate power and control over the farm.
However, as I can't provide direct quotes or page numbers, I recommend checking the specific chapters where Napoleon and Snowball debate over the windmill to find relevant quotes. You'll find this discussion primarily in the early chapters, particularly around Chapter 5, where Snowball proposes the windmill and Napoleon opposes it at first.
To gain a deeper understanding of Napoleon's motivations, look for key passages that illustrate his fear of losing authority and how he manipulates the animals' beliefs for his own ends.
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