Alternation of Power and Sovereignty

Imam Ali (AS) said, The signs of alternation of power are the creation of stratagems.

Imam Ali (AS) said, One of the signs of alternation of power is vigilance in safeguarding affairs.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The sovereignty of the honourable is one of the most beneficial gains.

Imam Ali (AS) said, From the indicators of alternation of power is decrease of negligence.

Imam Ali (AS) said, Nothing protects empires like justice.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The decline [and imminent fall] of empires is evinced by four things: neglecting the principles [and core values of justice and equity], clinging to vanities, promotion of the wicked and demotion of the virtuous.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The sovereignty of scoundrels is founded on oppression and corruption.

Imam Ali (AS) said, The sovereignty of the great (or honourable) people is one of the best of bounties.

Imam Ali (AS) said, For every empire there is a period [after which it falls].