rulers Quotes

“Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.”

“It is not possible to rule well without having been ruled.”

“Justice therefore demands that no one should do more ruling than being ruled, but that all should have their turn.”

“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.”

“I’ve sat between the fires here for eight nights, and no one offered of gave me food, except Agnar will be the sole ruler of the land of the Goths.”