President Snow

497 quotes

"Kindness is for those who can afford to lose power."
Kindness
"The health of the nation is more important than the health of its citizens."
Health
"Work is what separates the worthy from the wasteful."
Work
"Motivation comes from understanding what others truly fear."
Motivation
"Inspiration is a tool; deploy it strategically."
Inspiration
"Relationships are investments in future influence."
Relationships
"Solitude is where a leader's true thoughts reside."
Solitude
"Humor is dangerous; I do not indulge in it."
Humor
"Literature preserves the narrative I choose to be remembered."
Literature
"Science serves the state, not the scientist."
Science
"The only philosophy that matters is the one that maintains power."
Philosophy
"I do not seek happiness; I seek legacy."
Happiness
"Every family has secrets; I simply use theirs."
Family
"Wisdom is knowing which truth to reveal and which to conceal."
Wisdom
"The Games teach citizens what awaits rebellion."
Education
"I have sacrificed much for Panem's sake."
"The future belongs to those ruthless enough to seize it."
"Tradition is the rope that binds the unruly masses."
"Every smile conceals a calculation."
Truth
"I am not cruel; I am efficient."
Leadership
"The weak deserve what they receive."
Justice
"Control of information is control of reality."
Knowledge
"I have never loved a person as I love Panem."
Love
"Victory requires understanding your enemy better than themselves."
Success
"A nation's strength is measured by its willingness to commit terrible acts."
Strength
"I sleep well; my conscience has been carefully trained."
Peace
"The rebellion will fail because I understand human nature better."
Politics
"Change must be managed, never welcomed."
Change
"I am patient because time is my greatest ally."
Patience
"Courage in service of the state is the only worthy courage."
Courage