The true measure of a ruler is not the territory he conquers... - Frederick the Great

"The true measure of a ruler is not the territory he conquers, but the wisdom with which he governs."

Frederick the Great Leadership

Military King Prussian 1712–1786

More from Frederick the Great

"I have resolved never to start an unjust war, but never to end a just one except by conquest."

"A prince who loves his people and is loved by them is never in danger of rebellion."

"The more you own, the more it owns you."

"I am the first servant of the state."

"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"