I have brought order to a chaotic world, and my descendants shall rule for a thousand generations. The past is but a shadow; the future is mine to command.
First Emperor of China
Likely a declaration or a statement to his court, reflecting his ambition and belief in his dynasty's longevity.
c. 221 BCE
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"The past is dead. Only the present and the future matter, and both are shaped by my will."
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