A wise ruler should rely on what is under his own control, not on what is under the control of others. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
A wise ruler, when he makes his laws, is bound to find himself in conflict with the world. — Han Fei Copy Share Image
“Like any wise ruler, Abbot Arkos did not issue orders vainly, when to disobey was possible and to enforce was not possible.… — Walter M. Miller Jr Copy Share Image
“Perhaps he did not think himself worthy of the King’s Tower, or perhaps he did not care. That was his mistake, the… — George R.R. Martin Copy Share Image
“It was never wise for a ruler to eschew the trappings of power, for power itself flows in no small measure from… — George R.R. Martin Copy Share Image
A wise ruler takes advice, but should never be seen to take it. Let them think you know more than you do.… — Robert Jordan Copy Share Image
A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
