Quotes for All
May all the gods whom I settled in their sacred centers ask daily of Bêl and Nâbu that my days be long and may they intercede for my welfare. … The people of Babylon blessed my kingship, and I settled all the lands in peaceful abodes. Cyrus the Great
I am Cyrus, king of the world. Cyrus the Great
Do not suppose, my dearest sons, that when I have left you I shall be nowhere and no one. Even when I was with you, you did not see my soul, but knew that it was in this body of mine from what I did. Believe then that it is still the same, even though … Read more
You cannot be buried in obscurity: you are exposed upon a grand theater to the view of the world. If your actions are upright and benevolent, be assured they will augment your power and happiness. Cyrus the Great
In my experience, men who respond to good fortune with modesty and kindness are harder to find than those who face adversity with courage. Cyrus the Great
O man, whoever you are and wherever you come from, for I know you will come, I am Cyrus who won the Persians their empire. Do not therefore begrudge me this bit of earth that covers my bones. Cyrus the Great
Brevity is the soul of command. Too much talking suggests desperation on the part of the leader. Speak shortly, decisively and to the point–and couch your desires in such natural logic that no one can raise objections. Then move on. Cyrus the Great
All men have their frailties; and whoever looks for a friend without imperfections, will never find what he seeks. Cyrus the Great
We love ourselves notwithstanding our faults, and we ought to love our friends in like manner. Cyrus the Great
Success always calls for greater generosity – though most people, lost in the darkness of their own egos, treat it as an occasion for greater greed. Collecting boot is not an end itself, but only a means for building an empire. Riches would be of little use to us now – except as a means … Read more