The burden of the crown is that it allows for no true friend... - Philip II

"The burden of the crown is that it allows for no true friends, only courtiers and rivals."

Philip II Solitude

King Warrior Ancient Macedonia 382–336

More from Philip II

"I am not a man to be trifled with in matters of state."

"The greatest glory of a man is to have conquered himself."

"I would rather lose a province than risk the displeasure of God."

"Patience is the virtue of the strong."

"Sometimes being the best means being the loneliest."

"Solitude gives us time to reflect on what matters"

"I'm not good with people, never have been."

"I feel like I'm disappearing."