The people think of wealth and power as the greatest fate, But in this world a spell of health is the best state. What men call sovereignty is a worldly strife and constant war; Worship of God is the highest throne, the happiest of all estates.
Ottoman Sultan
A philosophical quote on the nature of sovereignty and happiness.
16th century (approx. 1520-1566)
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