Quote source

[IRONxMortlock]

Hello Orgers!

I've been trying to find the exact text and source of a quote that once popped up in MTW2. It went something like:

If you only you understood with how little understanding the world is ruled.

I think it was by a pope.

Can anyone familiar with this quote point me in the right direction?

Thanks,

M

[ArtistofWarfare]

Isn't that an in game quote?

I recall seeing it there now that you mention it.

Wherever I saw it (I have seen it) I found it thought provocative as well. I've looked around a little already and can't find the source.

Still looking

[Proserpine]

I have seen this attributed to Axel Oxenstierna (Danish Chancellor at the time of the 30 Years War)

From 1632, in German "Weisst du denn nicht, mein Sohn, mit wieviel Dummheit die Welt regiert wird?"

Also, in a letter of 1648, in Latin: "An nescis, mi fili, quantilla prudentia mundus regatur"

Also attributed to the French Statesman, Cardinal Richlieu. And apparently quoted by Adolf Hitler in Mein Kampf.

If it is in the game though, it is probably given this attribution: Pope Julius III (1487 - 1555)

Found it here: http://www.quotationspage.com

[Kadagar_AV]

Axel oxenstierna danish? DANISH!? DANISH!!!???

*gathers the swedish orgahs for some reckoning*

[Proserpine]

Axel oxenstierna danish? DANISH!? DANISH!!!???

*gathers the swedish orgahs for some reckoning*

[Kadagar_AV]

I guess we can let you go with a warning...

[IRONxMortlock]

Excellent!

Thank you very much for that.

[Proserpine]

I guess we can let you go with a warning...

I geuss I got away with it. Note to self: Never annoy a Swede, they are not nice when angry . . .

[Kadagar_AV]

We are nice when not angry though...

Swedish authorities has been properly informed of this thread, make sure to doubble or tripple check your scandinavian sources now mate