Whenever someone starts talking about 'fair competition' or indeed, about 'fairness' in general, it is time to keep a sharp eye on your wallet, for it is about to be picked.
The ones who are insane enough to think that they can rule the world are always the ones who do.
God is all powerful.God is mighty.God is has power over all rulers and authorities.
We must submit to God's righteous rule.
Show me that age and country where the rights and liberties of the people were placed on the sole chance of their rulers being good men, without a consequent loss of liberty?
No man is a complete ruler or dictator. He is only the mouthpiece for the wishes of his followers. As long as he expresses those wishes, he leads them.
A prudent ruler is distinguished by his ability to manage.
Because a man plays a king superbly well does not mean that he would make a good king.
Being an absolute ruler today was not as simple as people thought. At least, it was not simple if your ambitions included being an absolute ruler tomorrow. There were subtleties. Oh, you could order m...
Terrible times breed terrible things, my lord.
The major problem— of the major problems, for there are several—one of the many major problems with governing people is that of whom you get to do it; or rather of who manages to get people to let the...