Leader | Quote |
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Abraham Lincoln |
“While man exists it is his duty to improve not only his own condition but to assist in ameliorating mankind. I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number.” |
Alexander |
“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.” |
Amanitore |
“Provide what the land does not. Your people will love you for it.” |
Ambiorix |
“Come, enemy. Send an ambassador, for I have something to say which will benefit us both.” |
Bà Triệu |
“I only want to ride the wind and walk the waves, slay the big whales of the eastern sea, clean up frontiers, and save the people from drowning.” |
Basil II |
“I am Basil, the Bulgar-Slayer.” |
Catherine de Medici (Black Queen) |
“It is well cut; now you must sow.” |
Catherine de Medici (Magnificence) |
“There is a certain joy of life to our culture. It is useless to resist its charm.” |
Chandragupta |
“It is not enough to lead your people. Rather, you must lead as though you are your people.” |
Cleopatra (Egyptian) |
“Eternity was in our eyes and lips.” |
Cleopatra (Ptolemaic) |
“All strange and terrible events are welcome, but comforts we despise.” |
Cyrus |
“Do not be distressed by the slurs of our enemies, nor enticed by the praise of our allies. Trust in yourselves or no one at all.” |
Dido |
“I condemn anyone who would not lay down their life for Carthage.” |
Eleanor of Aquitaine |
“In nomine sancte et individue Trinitatis, ego Helienordis, Dei gratia humilis Francorum regina, et Aquitanorum ducissa.” |
Elizabeth I |
“The world is watching, we reign on its stage.” |
Frederick Barbarossa |
“The might of Germany will live forever.” |
Gandhi |
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.” |
Genghis Khan |
“It is easy to conquer the world on horseback. But to dismount and govern? That is the hardest task.” |
Gilgamesh |
“The artistic mouth recites words; the harsh mouth brings litigation; the sweet mouth gathers sweet herbs.” |
Gitarja |
“When the land is not enough, set sail. The ocean shall reveal more land.” |
Gorgo |
“A city is well-fortified which has a wall of men instead of brick.” |
Hammurabi |
“Anu and Bel called my name, Hammurabi, exalted prince, the reverent, to bring about the rule of righteousness in the land.” |
Harald Hardrada (Konge) |
“He must gain the victory before whom the banner is borne.” |
Harald Hardrada (Varangian) |
“He must gain the victory before whom the banner is borne.” |
Hojo Tokimune |
“The only reason a warrior is alive is to fight, and the only reason a warrior fights is to win.” |
Jadwiga |
“Whoever serves God has a good master.” |
Jayavarman VII |
“Provide for your people. To do less is to be less.” |
João III |
“I am Dom João, by the grace of God, King of Portugal and of Algarves, and of lands overseas, in Africa, lord of Guinea, and lord of the conquest and exploration of, and trade with, Ethiopia, Arabia, Persia, and India.” |
John Curtin |
“I believe that there is in Australia today an intense love of country, greater in its expression than has yet been called forth at any previous period in Australia’s history.” |
Julius Caesar |
“I came, I saw, I conquered.” |
Kristina |
“Happiness does not lie in the opinion of others.” |
Kublai Khan |
“Enter into friendly relations with each other from now on. We think all countries belong to one family.” |
Kupe |
“Muturangi, do something about your octopus, or I'll do it for you.” |
Lady Six Sky |
“I am Lady Six Sky, a warrior standing above my defeated foes.” |
Lautaro |
“Band together or die apart.” |
Ludwig II |
“I wish to remain an eternal enigma to myself and to others.” |
Mansa Musa |
“All that you give out of charity, seeking God's countenance, will be blessed by him.” |
Matthias Corvinus |
“Dead is Matthias; Justice is lost.” |
Menelik II |
“If powers at a distance come forward to partition Africa between them, I do not intend to be an indifferent spectator.” |
Montezuma |
“The sun is not hot when it has risen; after it has been travelling its course a while, then it becomes hot.” |
Mvemba a Nzinga |
“Good deeds make good neighbors.” |
Nader Shah |
“If there is no war in Paradise, how can there be any delights there?” |
Nzinga Mbande |
“Chance all, and see where destiny leads.” |
Pachacuti |
“Wiracocha, shine on the Inca people, illuminate your servants whom you have sheparded.” |
Pedro II |
“I do not know of a task more noble than to direct young minds and prepare the men of tomorrow.” |
Pericles |
“Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you.” |
Peter |
“Remember to feed your people. Soldiers' bellies are not satisfied with empty promises and hopes.” |
Philip II |
“One day, I will be able to look at the map of the world, but will have ceased to be a map of the world. It will be Spain.” |
Poundmaker |
“If I had wronged you, I would never have come to meet you.” |
Qin Shi Huang (Mandate of Heaven) |
“The reason why China suffered from endless wars is because of the existence of feudal lords and kings. I corrected this.” |
Qin Shi Huang (Unifier) |
“I have collected all the writings of the Empire and burned those which were of no use.” |
Ramses II |
“I have been granted sheaves of wheat like sand, buildings that approach heaven, and grain heaps like mountains.” |
Robert the Bruce |
“No man holds his own flesh and blood in hatred, and I am no exception.” |
Saladin (Vizier) |
“Battles are determined by preparation and numbers, and God.” |
Saladin (Sultan) |
“When Allah decides a matter, it is done.” |
Sejong |
“Like a well-balanced fencing stance, or a reasonable argument, the scholar’s life must be even and balanced.” |
Seondeok |
“A flower without fragrance draws notice, but not interest.” |
Shaka |
“Strike an enemy once and for all.” |
Simón Bolívar |
“Generous souls always interest themselves in the fate of a people who strive to recover the rights to which the Creator and Nature have entitled them.” |
Suleiman (Kanuni) |
“Behold! This is my banner! Anyone who loves me will follow me!” |
Suleiman (Muhteşem) |
“My companion, my everything, my shiny moon.” |
Sundiata Keita |
“But never try to pierce the mystery which Mali hides from you. Do not go into the dead cities to question the past, for the spirits never forgive. Do not seek to know what is not to be known.” |
Tamar |
“Allow neither the wealth of the nobles nor the poverty of the masses to hinder your work.” |
Teddy Roosevelt (Bull Moose) |
“It is important to leave a better land for our descendants.” |
Teddy Roosevelt (Rough Rider) |
“Americanism means the virtues of courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity, and resilience - the virtues that made America.” |
Theodora |
“The throne is a glorious sepulchre.” |
Tokugawa |
“I think I can be stronger than I am now, but long perseverance has made me what I am today. If my descendants want to be strong, they must study patience.” |
Tomyris |
“My clothing is a Scythian cloak, my shoes are the hard soles of my feet, my bed is the earth, my food is only seasoned by hunger.” |
Trajan |
“Divide and conquer!” |
Victoria (Age of Empire) |
“Do not let your feelings (very natural and usual ones) of momentary irritation and discomfort be seen by others.” |
Victoria (Age of Steam) |
“Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves.” |
Wilfrid Laurier |
“If it were in my power, and if I had the responsibility, I would try the sunny way.” |
Wilhelmina |
“No matter how dark and difficult times may be, trust in the final triumph of our cause.” |
Wu Zetian |
“Human beings cannot be resurrected. This is all destiny. The important thing is that those who are alive continue to live.” |
Yongle |
“Many a state has fallen because a ruler does not know the affairs of his people.” |
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