A leader leads from in front, by the power of example. A ruler pushes from behind, by means of the club, the… — Edward Abbey Copy Share Image
The laws by which the Divine Ruler of the universe has decreed an indissoluble connection between public happiness and private virtue, whatever… — William Cabell Rives Copy Share Image
Of the best rulers, The people only know that they exist; the next best they love and praise the next they fear;… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Having seen the people of all other nations bowed down to the earth under the wars and prodigalities of their rulers, I… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
Remember that you are an actor in a drama of such sort as the Author chooses: if short, then in a short… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Have a similar outlook as a monarch. A ruler is not reluctant to come up short. Disappointment is an alternate steppingstone to… — Oprah Winfrey Copy Share Image
The safest way for a state is to lay down the rule that religion is comprised solely in the exercise of charity… — Baruch Spinoza Copy Share Image
The kingdoms' people were at the mercy of the natures of those who rose to be their rulers. It was a gamble,… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Wise politicians will be cautious about fettering the government with restrictions that cannot be observed, because they know that every break of… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
You are the ruler of a kingdom, and whatever you think and feel becomes the law of your kingdom -- the law… — Rhonda Byrne Copy Share Image
It is undeniably easier to ignore the hardships of those who are too weak to demand their rights than to respond sensitively… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
“The ones who are insane enough to think that they can rule the world are always the ones who do.” — Stefan Molyneux Copy Share Image
I am much nearer to creating one nation than Labour will ever be. Socialism is two nations. The privileged rulers, and everyone… — Margaret Thatcher Copy Share Image
Observe how many people evade, rationalize and drive their minds into a state of blind stupor, in dread of discovering that those… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
I ask you and all the leaders of the world: Would you act differently, would you keep silent and do nothing if… — Miriam Makeba Copy Share Image
Being chronically shy I needed to create a persona for myself and be involved with a band where I could be ruler… — Jarvis Cocker Copy Share Image
All our rulers have said that war is unthinkable, and then we think about it almost all the time. We've got to… — Norman Thomas Copy Share Image
If the youth is content to abandon his previous associates and to throw in his lot whole-heartedly with the rulers, he may,… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Rulers who want to unleash war know very well that they must procure or invent a first victim. — Elias Canetti Copy Share Image
The Greeks by their laws, and the Romans by the spirit of their people, took care to put into the hands of… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
Love or affection towards an individual or nation, is indicated by good action snot merely be words. The adoration towards nation is… — Chanakya Copy Share Image
I get really worried, like if they say, 'Take vocal lessons,' or something because it's kind of like I used to really… — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image