Selim I

Military Sultan Ottoman 1470 – 1520

Ottoman sultan; expanded empire in Middle East and North Africa.

384 quotes

"Nature teaches us that survival belongs to the strongest."
Nature
"The art of governance is the art of balance."
Leadership
"Money is but a tool; power is the true currency."
Money
"A healthy mind governs a healthy body."
Health
"Adventure awaits those brave enough to seek it."
Adventure
"Imagination is the birthplace of empire."
Imagination
"The use of force requires the restraint of wisdom."
Wisdom
"All history is written by the victorious."
History
"Philosophy without practice is empty words."
Philosophy
"Words can mislead, but deeds reveal truth."
Truth
"Political power grows from the barrel of organization."
Politics
"War is the ultimate test of a nation's will."
War
"Motivation comes from within, not without."
Motivation
"The inspired leader inspires his people."
Inspiration
"Relationships are built on mutual respect."
Relationships
"Solitude gives clarity to the confused mind."
Solitude
"The greatest love is love of duty."
Love
"Family is the first test of loyalty."
Family
"Hope is the fuel of the ambitious."
Hope
"Kindness to the weak reveals the strength of the powerful."
Kindness
"Fear is the tool of the coward."
Fear
"Gratitude is the payment for blessings received."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the secret weapon of genius."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet."
Patience
"A friend is a treasure greater than gold."
Friendship
"Perseverance turns the impossible into the possible."
Perseverance
"The pursuit of happiness is the right of all men."
Happiness
"Music is the language of the soul."
Music
"Art reflects the spirit of a civilization."
Art