Frederick the Great Quote

It is thus the justice (one would have to say) which must be the main responsibility of a sovereign. Since it is the prime interest of the many people whom they control, they must give it priority over any other interest of their own. What then becomes of Machiavel's recommendations of naked self-interest, self-aggrandizement, unleashed ambition and despotism? The sovereign, far from being the absolute Master of the people which are under his domination, is only the first servant.


Ch. 1 : What A Strong Prince Really Is, And How One Can Reach That Point - Anti-Machiavel


It is thus the justice (one would have to say) which must be the main responsibility of a sovereign. Since it is the prime interest of the many...

It is thus the justice (one would have to say) which must be the main responsibility of a sovereign. Since it is the prime interest of the many...

It is thus the justice (one would have to say) which must be the main responsibility of a sovereign. Since it is the prime interest of the many...

It is thus the justice (one would have to say) which must be the main responsibility of a sovereign. Since it is the prime interest of the many...