“A king does not abide within his tent while his men bleed and die upon
the field. A king does not dine while his men go hungry, nor sleep when
they stand at watch upon the wall. A king does not command his men's
loyalty through fear nor purchase it with gold; he earns their love by
the sweat of his own back and the pains he endures for their sake. That
which comprises the harshest burden, a king lifts first and sets down
last. A king does not require service of those he leads but provides it
to them...A king does not expend his substance to enslave men, but by
his conduct and example makes them free.”
―
Gates of Fire
Thursday, June 06, 2024
A King
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