Legend of the Galactic Heroes (TV Series)

With determination and ambition (1991)

Masako Katsuki: Hildegard von Mariendorf

Quotes 

• Reinhard von Lohengramm : Whether they steal it or build it, the first one there deserves the prize. That is only natural. However, for those who have come to power, wealth and glory not by their own strength and effort, but simply because of inheritance, what right do they have to complain? I think the very existence of such blood lineage dynasties is disgusting. Power is the property of one generation. It should not be transferred; it should be seized.

  Hildegard von Mariendorf : So, Your Excellency, you will not pass on your position and power to your children?

  Reinhard von Lohengramm : Children? My children, did you say? The person who succeeds me will have talent equal to or greater than my own. And that does not have to be only after I am dead. Anyone who thinks they can take it by stabbing me in the back is welcome to try. However, what do you think will happen to them if they fail? I will let that give them pause.