You overestimate the courage of those in power. They are often more interested in holding on to that power than in doing anything worthwhile with it.
Dreams are not real; but when you are inside a dream, it is real to you.
The success of my rule does not rely on my ability to recite obscure Latin verse.
You can live forever for me.
You are asking me to give up everything for a cause that isn't mine. I don't want to be part of any revolution. I just want to live.
