Sukarno Quotes

You need a head of state--with continuity. Sometimes this is more important than political power.

. .we would have to say that hereditary succession is harmful. You may say the king, having sovereign power, will not in that case hand over to his children. But it is hard to believe that: it is a difficult achievement, which expects too much virtue of human nature.

Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.

The British Government

Peru needs an emperor.

Kings are for nations in swaddling clothes.

Those who had staked most of their personal hopes on RFK are extremely frustrated - & the prospect of anyone ‘in the family’ who didn’t impale him – or herself – on a picket fence without regard to the consequences – suddenly being in a position to pick up all the marbles – that prospect is galling! The same palace guard (now with palace)(or a pretender) find it hard to accept the prospect of a prodigal in-law (let alone son) sitting down their feast.

We have at least learned that the offspring of presidents don't necessarily make good politicians themselves.

MONARCHICAL GOVERNMENT, n. Government.

The best commentary on the principles of government which has ever been written.

Commerce and politics do not go with royalty, full stop.

Kings and queens are expected to have offspring to carry on the name. There are no such demands on American presidents, but there is an expectation. There is a hope.

After a long period of division, I will unite Israel.

Governing has always been hard.

Presidents have an impact on the nature of our nation.

For me, it all begins with faith; it begins with what matters most, and I try and put what I believe to be moral truth first. My philosophy of government second. And my politics third.

I don't believe in dynasties; I don't believe in coronations. That is not how it works in this country.

The fact is, I was elected governor of the state of Missouri to bring more jobs to the state of Missouri.

Two considerations led President Carlos Salinas de Gortari to choose Luis Donaldo Colosio as his successor: history and loyalty.

When you are not in power for 20 years and several leaders are in the race, it is tough to put forth one face. The most important things are our policies and principles.

One day, when I have advertising out of my system, I want to be Prime Minister of Australia.

I truly am of the belief that I should be nominated and elected 'Emperor of North America' and given a shot at being ruler of the universe, and I haven't had the chance to craft my campaigns for these offices yet because I've been very busy with Brock Lesnar.

I'm in awe of what it takes to run a nation, especially our great nation.

I repeat for the umpteenth time, without making apologies: My children have had more than their fair share of presidency under their father. There cannot be any hereditary transfer of power.

I've always believed that what's best for our kids is what's best for our state. That's why I've dedicated my life to public service, working as an educator, a school administrator, a state superintendent, and now as a candidate for governor.