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Wise kings generally have wise counselors and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one
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"Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one"

- Diogenes

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This quote by Diogenes recommends that sensible kings are typically bordered by smart therapists, as well as it takes a sensible guy to be able to tell the difference in between the two. This suggests that it is important for a king to have smart advisors to assist him make decisions, as they can offer beneficial insight and also advice. However, it is likewise vital for the king to be smart himself, as he has to have the ability to discern between the smart guidance of his counselors and the poor recommendations of those who may be trying to adjust him. This quote also suggests that it is inadequate for a king to simply have sensible counselors; he needs to also be sensible himself in order to make the very best choices for his kingdom. Simply put, a smart king must be able to identify the knowledge of his therapists and use it to his benefit.

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Diogenes This quote is written / told by Diogenes between 412 BC and 323 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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