Геннадий Вединский

“Threats are useless unless you have previously committed the level of violence your are threatening to use. Make examples of the enemies you cannot control so those that you can will be cowed. This is the foundation of ruling.” “Mercy might be the mark of a great man, but then so’s a tombstone.” “All lessons worth learning are drenched in blood.” “Those who live by the sword kill those who don’t.” “Diplomacy is the art of selling a deal you don’t want to people you don’t trust for reasons you won’t admit to.” “Trust is the victory of sentiment over reason.” “Maybe I’ll lose one day. But not today, and not to the likes of you.” “The worst sin you can commit is to hesitate.” “Do not make laws you do not intend to enforce. Allowing one law to be broken with impunity undermines them all.” “Ah, mortal wounds. My only weakness.”