I am attracted to the dialogue in the movie Kingdom of Heaven, when Balian told the Princess of Jerusalem, "Your brother's kingdom is here (pointing at his head) and here (pointing at his heart)".
I can't hardly argue with him that what he claimed about Jerusalem or in fact, any country, is true. The real kingdom is actually started from its basic foundation, which is us. The very human whom populate the kingdom. The definition of kingdom or country changes from time to time. Centuries ago, kingdom is defined as having its owner and its boundary. Today it may require more than those two.
I am a firm believer that a leader should lead the people with his heart and manage the country with his wisdom and intellects. Those are rare qualities which we can't find among our leaders nowadays.
How I wish this country will be kingdom of conscience...
"A King may move a man, a father may claim a son, but remember that even when those who move you be Kings, or men of power, your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God, you cannot say, "But I was told by others to do thus." Or that, "Virtue was not convenient at the time." This will not suffice. Remember that". - King of Jerusalem, Kingdom of Heaven
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