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Not being able to govern events, I govern myself.

How can I govern others, who can't even govern myself?

To govern is to choose. To appear to be unable to choose is to appear to be unable to govern.

In order to govern, you have to win.

I cannot do politics under someone else's control.

You can delegate authority, but you cannot delegate responsibility.

One cannot govern with 'buts'.

The best way for someone to govern is to set an example.

We must govern from the middle, or we will not be able to govern at all.

To rule is easy, to govern difficult.