"A king who serves his people well will be remembered long after his death."

"I am Cyrus, king of the world, great king, legitimate king, king of Babylon, king of Sumer and Akkad, king of the four quarters of the earth."

"I restored the cults and the sanctuaries of the gods."

"I am a friend to all peoples, and I wish for peace among them."

"I will not rule over a people who are forced to serve me. Let them choose to be my subjects, and I will be their king."