Ruler/philosophy

Famous quotes containing the words ruler and/or philosophy:

“Who made you a ruler and judge over us?”
—Bible: Hebrew, Exodus 2:14.

Hebrews to Moses.

“The result of civilization, at the Sandwich Islands and elsewhere, is found productive to the civilizers, destructive to the civilizees. It is said to be compensation—a very philosophical word; but it appears to be very much on the principle of the old game, “You lose, I win”: good philosophy for the winner.”
—Herman Melville (1819–1891)