He that would govern others, first should be Master of himself.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.
He who is to be a good ruler must have first been ruled.
The best way for someone to govern is to set an example.
Who, then, will govern? The answer must be, Man - for we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs.
The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.
How can I govern others, who can't even govern myself?
To govern mankind, one must not overrate them.
There is no doubt a president has to govern for everyone.
No man is good enough to govern another man without the other's consent.
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.