The empire survives not through the strength of its ruler, b... - Hadrian

"The empire survives not through the strength of its ruler, but through the health of its institutions."

Hadrian Leadership

Emperor Ancient Rome 76–138

More from Hadrian

"Nothing is harder to bear than a good example."

"I have always strived to be the best, but I have also learned that the best is not always perfection."

"A man who fears nothing is more dangerous than a man who fears something."

"The greatest luxury is knowledge."

"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"