Suleiman the Magnificent

Military Sultan Ottoman 1494 – 1566

Ottoman sultan; expanded empire to greatest extent through military campaigns.

393 quotes

"The greatest victory is to conquer oneself."
Courage
"A man who conquers himself is greater than one who conquers a thousand men in battle."
Strength
"Justice is the foundation of all rule."
Justice
"Let not the pursuit of wealth blind you to the pursuit of wisdom."
Wisdom
"Time is the greatest teacher of all."
Time
"A kingdom without order is a kingdom without peace."
Peace
"The measure of a man is not in his wealth, but in his character."
"To lead is to serve those who follow you."
Leadership
"Knowledge is the key to all doors."
Knowledge
"The heart that does not love is a heart that does not live."
Love
"Patience is the virtue of the strong."
Patience
"A just ruler is loved by his people."
Justice
"Do not fear failure, fear stagnation."
Fear
"The art of war is the art of deception."
War
"Beauty fades, but wisdom endures."
Beauty
"To be great, one must first be humble."
"The bonds of family are stronger than the bonds of steel."
Family
"In every darkness, there is a light waiting to shine."
Hope
"A true friend is worth more than a thousand subjects."
Friendship
"Success is not the destination, but the journey."
Success
"The most powerful weapon is the mind."
Power
"Nature teaches us what no book can."
Nature
"Music is the language of the soul."
Music
"Faith is the foundation upon which empires are built."
Faith
"Do what is right, not what is easy."
"The pursuit of truth is the noblest of all pursuits."
Truth
"Freedom without responsibility is chaos."
Freedom
"Art reflects the soul of a civilization."
Art
"The pen is mightier than the sword."
Literature
"A day without learning is a day wasted."
Education