ruler quotes

The once all-powerful ruler of Iraq was found in a hole, and now sits in a prison cell.

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

For me every ruler is alien that defies public opinion.

A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests.

The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all.

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.