Frederick the Great — "If I wished to punish a province, I would leave it to be governed by philosopher…"
If I wished to punish a province, I would leave it to be governed by philosophers.
Get This Quote & Author's Image Illustrated On:
Click any product to generate a realistic preview. Up to 3 at a time.
* Initial load can take up to 90 seconds — revising the preview in another color is nearly instant.
Kitchen
Apparel
Other
More from Frederick the Great
"It is better to wear out than to rust out."
"An army is a good dog that barks when its master bids it."
"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
"To be a great general, one must be both brave and prudent."
"The only way to keep a secret is to tell no one."
Details
Attributed, a cynical remark about the practicalities of governance versus abstract philosophy
Date: c. 1770s
Justice & RightsVerification
Confirmed
Found in 2 providers: grok,gemini
2 sources checked