Truth is to power what fire is to wax, that's why power and truth are mortal enemies

The greatest thieves are not caught. Not because it’s not known that they are thieves but because you cannot accuse them of robbery and live. These thieves are praised as national heroes and liberators or as successful entrepreneurs.

It used to be said "Build it and they will come," now it is "Build it and bribe them in".

To survive in a corrupt country, you need to be the son of a king or be king yourself.