The seed does not argue with the gardener about when it shou... - Selim I

"The seed does not argue with the gardener about when it should grow."

Selim I Patience

Military Sultan Ottoman 1470–1520

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"A ruler must be swift in decision and firm in execution."

"The sword is the language of kings."

"To rule is to serve those beneath you."

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"I may be a redhead, but I'm not a hothead."

"Patience is a virtue."

"Patience is a virtue I never learned."