Megalomaniacs In History Quotes & Sayings

Throughout history, megalomaniacs and tyrants have used such epithets - "father of the nation," "dear leader" - but the terms usually have a hollow ring. Modern experience suggests that the titles are more about brainwashing and subjugation than the expression of popular acclaim. And yet, when it comes to ancient Egypt, scholars still balk at such an interpretation. — Toby A.H. Wilkinson

The idiot who praises, with enthusiastic tone, All centuries but this, and every country but his own. — W.S. Gilbert

Life doesn't send out invitations. Don't wait. Take risks. Be unforgettable. Be happy and live. — Kate Mathias

If you like Battlestar Galactica ... you're probably a huge nerd. — Stephen Colbert

Another crucial thing to question is why deniers even bother to quibble about the number of deaths. If one day it were proven only five million or 5.5 million Jews were exterminated, would it be any less an atrocity? What number would deniers suggest is low enough to say that genocide didn't occur and that it's not important that humanity remembers the Holocaust and the lessons learnt? — James Morcan

Once you were in the hands of a Grand Vizier, you were dead. Grand Viziers were always scheming megalomaniacs. It was probably in the job description: "Are you a devious, plotting, unreliable madman? Ah, good, then you can be my most trusted minister. — Terry Pratchett

We could certainly use a detective. And I've got to hand it to you, Nancy - you sure can keep your head. — Carolyn Keene

Love and gratitude are always the source of happiness, not success. — Debasish Mridha

For my part, I wish all guns with their belongings and everything could be sent to hell, which is the proper place for their exhibition and use. — Alfred Nobel

Remember: what consumes us, controls us. As — Lysa TerKeurst

Stockholm syndrome, — Danielle Paige

Anger is manageable; sadness is heartbreaking. — Cat Patrick

A society will be judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members; and among the most vulnerable are surely the unborn and the dying. — Pope John Paul II

There's a lot of variety of musicians in Korea. I cannot say they are the best in the world, but I can say that Korean artists are really dynamic artists, so I am going to show that from now on. — Psy

I'd have been dead a long time ago if not for my friends, one of whom had just jumped off the cliff after me.
I'd have been a lot more appreciative if he hadn't pushed me first." ~Cassandra Palmer — Karen Chance

I knew you were crazy, but I didn't realize that you were out of your goddamned mind!! — Cassandra Clare