A man cannot govern a nation if he cannot govern a city; he cannot govern a city if he cannot govern a family; he cannot govern a family unless he can govern himself, and he cannot govern himself unless his passions are subject to reason.

Unknown · Love

“A man cannot govern a nation if he cannot govern a city; he cannot govern a city if he cannot govern a family; he cannot govern a family unless he can govern himself, and he cannot govern himself unless his passions are subject to reason.” is a love quote of unknown authorship. It speaks to themes of wisdom, family.