There exists a limit to the force even the most powerful may apply without destroying themselves. Judging this limit is the true artistry of government. Misuse of power is the fatal sin.

All governments suffer a recurring problem: Power attracts pathological personalities.

What do you despise? By this are you truly known.

Something cannot emerge from nothing.

There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.

Madness in method, that's genius

It was mostly sweet," he whispered, "and you were the sweetest of all.