Statecraft and kingship were not for the faint of heart

Sharon Kay Penman
About This Quote

The world is a dangerous place, and it’s often not a place where you can sit back and relax. In the past, kings ruled their nations by using statecraft and military might, but today we live in a world where states are meant to reign peaceably, and diplomacy is an essential part of that. This quote is a reminder that even when you’re in the world of statecraft and kingship, it’s important to remember that these things aren’t for the faint of heart.

Source: Devils Brood

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