Who said "I believe that to command, one must first understand."?

This quote is attributed to Isabella d'Este.

I believe that to command, one must first understand. - Isabella d'Este

"I believe that to command, one must first understand."

Isabella d'Este Leadership

Patron Duchess Collector Italian 1474–1539

"I am Isabella d'Este, and I bow to no one but God and the Pope."

"Art is the highest expression of the human spirit."

"A woman's intellect is as capable as a man's, if given the opportunity."

"I collect beauty as others collect gold."

"A leader must be fair and just."

"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

"In this house, I make the decisions"