It's easy-very easy-to slay a ruler. But it's very difficult to prevent a worse one from coming to his place. (Gene Wolfe)

It's easy-very easy-to slay a ruler. But it's very difficult to prevent a worse one from coming to his place.

Gene Wolfe

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