Rulers are mortal, but the state is eternal.
Author: Tacitus Publius Cornelius
Quotes about power - Page 6
Nothing should be more important to the King than to be as versatile, informed, well-informed, and free from prejudice as possible, in short, to be and remain as complete a person as possible.
Author: Novalis
Author: Novalis
The serious task of ruling over so many people is not a task for the lazy.
Author: Montaigne Michel de
Author: Montaigne Michel de
The called one rules in this way: he makes their heart empty and their body strong. He weakens their lusts and strengthens their bones. He sees to it that they are without knowledge and have no desires, and that those who have knowledge dare not act. He does the non-doing - and all is well.
Author: Lao-c´
Author: Lao-c´
The ruler should not hasten to punish, but should give the reward quickly.
Author: Ovidius Naso Publius
Author: Ovidius Naso Publius
There are rulers who rule by divine grace, and there are those who rule by divine permission.
Author: Shaw George Bernard
Author: Shaw George Bernard