A ruler must understand that mercy in the wrong moment is cr... - Selim I

"A ruler must understand that mercy in the wrong moment is cruelty to his people."

Selim I Leadership

Military Sultan Ottoman 1470–1520

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"The sword is the language of kings."

"To rule is to serve those beneath you."

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"Integrity is everything."

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