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The art of government is the organisation of idolatry
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of
He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it
An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger
To rule is easy, to govern difficult
The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves
There is little less trouble in governing a private family than a whole kingdom
Not being able to govern events, I govern myself
Great innovations should not be forced on slender majorities.
I have no ambition to govern men. It is a painful and thankless office.
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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